Water Distribution
Where is most of Earth's water found?
What sphere holds rocks, soil, and landforms?
Geosphere
On a hot day water droplets form on the outside of my cold drink, what is this representing?
Condensation
What two spheres are involved with precipitation?
Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
True or False: Climate Change only affects humans, not plants or animals
FALSE- it affects all three!
What type of fresh water is the most accessible?
Surface Water
List and item that would be found in the Atmosphere
Air, Wind, Satellite, Weather, Clouds,etc
__________ occurs when water droplets get too heavy and gravity pulls the water back towards the Earth.
Precipitation
Hydrosphere and Biosphere
When new highways, cities, roads, etc. are being built which sphere is directly impacted?
Geosphere
Can humans drink water from the ocean? Why or Why Not?
No! It is salt water.
List two spheres and an object that might be found in them
Geo- Rock
Atmo- Wind
Bio- Cat
___________ occurs when liquid water is heated by the Sun or another source and it becomes water vapor.
Evaporation
Geosphere and Atmosphere
What is one consequence of humans polluting the water?
Harming fish, making water undrinkable, killing plants, etc.
What percent of Earth's water is fresh water and what percent is salt water?
97% Salt water
3% Fresh water
What are Earth's 4 spheres?
Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere
___________ occurs when water vapor (gas) cools down and becomes liquid water again.
Condensation
Biosphere and Geosphere
If water is polluted how could this impact animals?
They could get sick, loose source of water, loose habitat or even get killed
What are the 6 water reservoirs we learned about?
Oceans, Saline Lakes, Saline Groundwater, Glaciers and Ice Caps, Fresh Groundwater, Rivers and Lakes.
List each sphere and what the prefix means
Hydro- Water
Geo- Rock/Earth
Bio- Life
Atmo- Air
What are the 3 stages of the water cycle?
Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation
Explain how a tornado involves all spheres
Tornado formed, spinning funnel of air- Atmosphere
Ruined crops, people or animals get hurt or loose their home- Biosphere
Water can be polluted with harmful chemicals and debris- Hydrosphere
Moves soil and rocks- Geosphere
What are two ways that humans can reduce harmful impact on Earth?
Recycle trash, don't litter, plant trees, don't pollute water, use solar or wind energy, etc.