System
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
100

What is a group of interacting parts called?

System

100

What is the solid part of Earth called?

Geosphere

100

What does the hydrosphere include?

All of Earth's water, including froze3n water (ice)!

100

What surrounds Earth and is essential for life?

The atmosphere!

100

Where do living organisms exist on Earth?

The Biosphere!

200

What does a system include?

A system includes parts that work together to do something or make something happen. These parts can be living or nonliving.

200

Name a landform found in the geosphere.

Mountain, valley, soil, etc

200

Name one source of freshwater.

Ex: River, lake, pond, etc

200

Name one gas found in the atmosphere.

Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, nitrogen, etc

200

Name an example of something found in the biosphere.

Bird, grass, tree, lizard, etc

300

Give an example of a system.

An example of a system is the water cycle, where water moves through the air, land, and oceans.

300

What materials make up the geosphere?

rocks, soil, and metals

300

How do oceans affect weather?

Oceans affect weather by moving heat around the planet, which can cause storms and change temperatures.

300

How does the atmosphere affect weather?

The atmosphere affects weather by holding heat and moisture, which helps form clouds, wind, and storms.

300

How do plants contribute to the biosphere?

Plants help the biosphere by making oxygen and providing food and shelter for animals.

400

Explain how systems can change.

Systems can change when one part affects the others. For example, a volcanic eruption (geosphere) can change the air (atmosphere) and harm plants and animals (biosphere).

400

How does the geosphere interact with other spheres?

Example: The geosphere interacts with other spheres by changing shape during earthquakes, which can affect the atmosphere (air) and hydrosphere (water), and can impact living things in the biosphere. 

400

Explain the water cycle.

The water cycle moves water through evaporation (water turns to vapor), condensation (clouds form), and precipitation (rain, snow).

400

What role does the atmosphere play in climate?

The atmosphere affects weather by holding heat and moisture, which helps form clouds, wind, and storms.

400

Explain the relationship between the biosphere and atmosphere.

The biosphere and atmosphere work together because plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and give back oxygen.

500

What is the importance of systems in nature?

Systems are important because they help keep Earth in balance. When the parts of a system work together, they support life and natural processes, like weather, plant growth, and water movement.

500

Describe a process that affects the geosphere.

Ex: Volcanic eruptions are a process that affects the geosphere by forming new land and releasing ash and gases.

500

Describe the importance of glaciers.

Glaciers are important because they store most of Earth’s freshwater and help shape land as they move.

500

Describe how human activity affects the atmosphere.

Human activity, like burning fossil fuels, puts extra gases in the air, which can cause pollution and climate change.

500

Describe how energy flows through the biosphere.

Energy flows through the biosphere from the Sun to plants (producers), then to animals (consumers), and then to decomposers like fungi and bacteria.