Geosphere
Geo =
Earth
Atmo =
Air, Gas
Cryo =
Ice, Cold
Hydro =
Water
Bio =
Life
What is the outermost layer of the Earth?
The Crust
What gas makes up the majority of the atmosphere
Nitrogen
What is the main role of the cryosphere
to control sea levels
What are 3 types of water?
Ground water, fresh water, surface water and salt water
What does the biosphere include?
all living organisms on Earth
What is the hottest layer of the Earth?
the inner core
What layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?
Troposphere
What is a watershed?
All the land that supplies water to a river system
Name the main components of the geosphere from the outer layer to the inner layer.
The crust, mantle, outer core and inner core
Name the layers of the Earths Atmosphere from closet to the earth to furthest
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
What do we call the layers of permeable rock and soil that hold groundwater?
Aquifers