Water Cycle
What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?
Condensation
Name the top layer of soil that contains organic material.
Humus or O Horizon
What is the process by which nitrogen gas is converted into a usable form for plants?
Nitrogen Fixation
What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth?
Troposphere
What should you do if you need help during a lesson?
Raise your hand and/or ask the teacher.
Name the process by which water moves from the ground to the atmosphere.
Evaporation
What is subsoil and what does it contain?
The layer of soil beneath the topsoil that contains minerals and nutrients.
What is nitrogen fixation?
The conversion of nitrogen gas into ammonia or related compounds in soil.
What is the purpose of the ozone layer?
To protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
What is the expected behavior when entering the classroom?
To get your binder quietly, copy the agenda, answer the bell work, and wait for further instructions.
Describe the role of precipitation in the water cycle.
It is the process through which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Name three soil layers.
O, A, E, B, C, R
What process returns nitrogen to the atmosphere?
Denitrification
How does temperature change with altitude in the mesosphere?
It decreases
How should you respond to a classmate's opinion?
Listen actively and be respectful.
What role does transpiration play in the water cycle?
It is the process through which water vapor is released from plants into the atmosphere.
In which soil layer would you find bedrock?
Bedrock
What organisms are responsible for decomposing nitrogen back into the soil?
Decomposers such as bacteria and fungi.
What gases make up the atmosphere?
Nitrogen, oxygen, and trace gases.
What are the consequences of not turning in work on time?
You will not be able to fix the grade you receive.
Explain how the water cycle supports life on Earth.
It provides fresh water for drinking, irrigation, and maintaining ecosystems.
How does soil work with the water cycle?
It filters out what is in the water to provide clean water for using or drinking.
How do animals contribute to the nitrogen cycle?
Animals return nitrogen to the soil through waste and decomposition.
Why is the atmosphere important for Earth? Explain.
Protection, Keeps heat in, etc.
How can you demonstrate respect in a classroom setting?
By listening when others speak, using polite language, and valuing others' opinions.