Interactions
Which two systems interact during a landslide?
The geosphere and hydrosphere
What do you call liquid rock that is found on LAND?
Lava
What do you call animals that are at risk of becoming extinct?
Endangered
Warm air rises and cold air sinks.
True/False
True
What can scientists use to learn more about how systems interact?
a. Markers
b. Models
c. Thermometers
d. Cartographs
B. Models
What is one way the hydrosphere and the geosphere might work together?
Many answers
What is a volcano that erupted recently called?
Active
What is it called when natural resources are preserved/kept safe?
Hint: vocab word
Conservation
What type of storm happens when there is snow/sleet and cold temperatures?
Blizzard/winter storm
Which of Earth's systems creates a tornado?
Atmosphere
What two spheres interact to create a hurricane?
Atmosphere and hydrosphere
What is Earth's mantle made of?
Magma/molten rock
What do you call an animal that enters an ecosystem where it doesn't belong and harms it?
An invasive species
What are harmful materials called that can be added to water, air, etc.?
Pollution
Waves on the beach hit the sand over and over again, changing its shape. What two systems are interacting?
Geosphere and hydrosphere
What is the deepest layer of Earth called?
The core
What is one way that deforestation could affect the biosphere?
Decrease O2, increase CO2, take away habitats, etc.
Cold air masses have what type of temp and humidity?
Hint: high or low
Low temp, low humidity
What are the two types of mountains?
Fault block and fold
Water washes away parts of the beach. How might this affect the biosphere?
What is the movement of weathered materials from one place to another called?
Erosion
Name three things that are abiotic but the biosphere needs to live?
Many answers
What type of front forms when a cold air mass hits a warm air mass?
A cold front
What is Ms. Dow's favorite drink?
Diet Coke or Celcius