Earths Spheres
What is the sphere that includes all living things?
Biosphere
Who/what is water a basic need for?
All living things
Organisms require warmth and energy from the
sun
Name one natural resource found on Earth.
Air, water, soil, minerals, forests, organisms, etc.
What's an example that you can help with conservation
Turn off lights
The layer of gases surrounding Earth is called the
Atmosphere
Water provides this for many organisms.
habitat
Sunlight is more direct at the ___
equator
Who do natural resources benefit
Living things
Taking shorter showers helps conserve this natural resource.
water
The hydrosphere includes all of Earth’s ___
water
Many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit view water as this because it sustains life.
Sacred
In Alberta, we have longer daylight hours in this season.
summer
Which natural resource is used to grow crops
soil
What is an alteernative way to get electricty that is better for our planet
Solar panels, windmills
The lithosphere is made mostly of these materials ____
rocks, soil, and minerals
Name one way humans can show respect for water in their community.
Reducing pollution, conserving water, protecting rivers, etc
Explain how a change in water cleanliness could affect organisms.
Impacts habitat, food sources, survival
Explain how forests are important to both humans and animals.
Shelter, oxygen, habitat, materials, etc
Name an example of a community conservation programs.
recycling programs, composting programs, irrigation systems
Explain how earths interconnected systems can be described as the domino effect
All of the spheres need each other. For example without the lithosphere, it would domino and none of the other spheres would be able to live
Explain why caring for water is a shared responsibility.
answers may vary
Describe how a small change in one Earth system can impact another system.
answers will vary
Describe how overusing one natural resource can affect other Earth systems.
Answers will vary, should mention interconnectedness
Propose a conservation action your school could take and describe how it would help with conservation
answers will vary