Hydrosphere
What does the prefix “hydro-” mean?
Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
the crust
What does the prefix “atmos-” mean?
vapor
What does the prefix “bio-” mean?
life
Which two spheres are interacting when a volcano erupts and blasts ash into the air?
geosphere and atmosphere
Name 3 types of precipitation.
rain, sleet, snow, hail
Draw a model of the layers of the Earth. Label each layer.
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle (Lower and Upper)
Crust
In which layer of the atmosphere do we live?
troposphere
Name 3 components of the biosphere.
people, animals, plants
Which two spheres are interacting when an earthquake below the ocean’s surface causes tsunamis to form?
geosphere and hydrosphere
Name 5 features (bodies of water) of the hydrosphere.
oceans, seas, streams, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers
Complete the following statement: Scientists study geology to learn more about _________ itself. Hint: The answer to this question is the meaning of the prefix “geo-”!
Earth
Draw a model of the layers of the atmosphere. Label each layer.
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Where is the biosphere in relation to the other spheres?
Mostly above the geosphere and hydrosphere and below the atmosphere. It is where all of the spheres come together.
Which two spheres are interacting when people use metals from Earth to build structures?
biosphere and geosphere
Which of the following contain salt water?
oceans, streams, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers
oceans and seas, occasionally lakes and rivers
The ___________ is one of the processes that has helped to shape Earth’s surface over a long period of time.
rock cycle
Name at least 3 gases present in the atmosphere.
nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide
Where does methane come from?
Some methane comes from cows and other animals. When plants and animals die, their decomposing remains release methane.
Explain one way the biosphere can interact with/affect the atmosphere.
Answers will vary
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, human activity affecting amounts of carbon dioxide, transpiration
Draw a model of the water cycle with labels that includes the following steps: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, surface runoff, accumulation
(Models will vary)
The inner core is mostly made of which two metals?
iron and nickel
In which layer of the atmosphere do shooting stars burn up?
mesosphere
What is the difference between an ecosystem and a biome?
A biome is a large region and can contain many ecosystems. An ecosystem is a group of diverse species and their nonliving environment, including water, soil, and air. Ecosystems can vary greatly in size, from a small pool of water to a huge rain forest. But a biome contains all the ecosystems in a broad climate region.
Explain one way the hydrosphere can interact with/affect the geosphere.
erosion, weathering, deposition