Layers of the Atmosphere
This layer of the atmosphere burns up meteors as they enter.
What is the mesosphere?
The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Which sphere has all the water on Earth like lakes and rivers
Hydrosphere
An independent variable is the variable you...?
Change or test
As you go further up in the atmosphere the air becomes...?
Less dense/less available
This layer of the atmosphere traps greenhouse gases to keep the planet warm
Troposphere
Which sphere has all the landforms, rocks, and minerals on Earth
Geosphere
A dependent variable is the variable you...?
Measure or record
Which sphere do be breathe our air from?
What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
Which sphere has all life on Earth like bacteria and cows?
Biosphere
Why is it important for scientist to have different backgrounds?
So, they can bring new ideas and views
What gas compound (found in the stratosphere) protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation?
What is ozone?
Without the Thermosphere our planet would be exposed to dangerous levels of...?
Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
What sphere is frozen water like glaciers located?
Cryosphere
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What are the 5 spheres of the Earth?
Biosphere, Cryosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere
If the thermosphere wasn't able to block the high energy radiation from the sun what would happen to life on Earth?
They would be exposed to high levels of radiation
What other gas in Earth's atmosphere helps regulate temperature? (Hint: Think weather)
Water Vapor
What two spheres are interacting when a waterfall causes the weathering and erosion of a cliffside?
Hydrosphere and Geosphere
What is an interaction that uses 3 spheres of the Earth?
Answers vary
Ex. There was a massive storm (atmosphere) that swept across Florida (geosphere) hurting plants and animals (biosphere).