Earth's Spheres
Sometimes fires burn down large areas of forests that are part of the biosphere. Which of Earth’s other sphere is MOST likely to be affected? A.geosphere B. lithosphere C. atmosphere D. hydrosphere
What is the atmosphere?
These are examples of direct evidence that Geologists study to learn more about the Earth. (Name at least 2)
What are drilling samples, volcanic rock, and crustal rock?
These parts of the Earth's system are interacting when Florida’s orange trees grow. Explain your answer.
What are all four Spheres?
These are examples of indirect evidence that Geologist study to learn more about the earth. (Name 2)
What are meteorites and seismic waves?
This thin rigid layer of rock that is attached to the Earth's surface is also the first layer of the mantle.
What is the lithosphere?
A volcano erupts and releases gases and ash into the air and streams surrounding the volcano. This eruption affects several spheres. Name three.
What are the atmosphere, hydrosphere, the lithosphere?
Hurricane Sandy hit the New Jersey coastline. These two destructive forces were present during this natural catastrophe.
What are weathering and erosion?
The continental crust consists mostly of this type of rock.
What is granite?
Ground water (water underneath the surface) is part of this sphere.
What is the hydrosphere?
Rico is at the beach watching the waves. Which of these parts (Spheres) of the Earth system interacting to produce the waves at the beach?
What are the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?
A volcano is an example of this force.
What is constructive force?
The Earth's atmosphere no longer exists. This affects the other spheres of Earth. Select one of the other spheres and describe how it affects it.
What is there is no protection from the sun's radiation and no oxygen would destroy all living things in the biosphere? What is all water would quickly evaporate in the hydrosphere?
The mantle is made up of three layers. This mantle layer is under so much heat and pressure that it can bend and flow.
What is the asthenosphere?
An oil spill in the Atlantic is an example of what two spheres interacting.
What are the biosphere and hydrosphere?
This is the reason why deposition is a constructive force.
What is because sediment is being continuously deposited in a new place and new landmasses are formed.
This is the name of the sphere that reveals the material of the inner most layers of Earth.
What is the magnetosphere?