Hydrosphere
About 97% of Earth's water is found where?
Oceans
Name two parts of Earth's surface that are a part of the geosphere.
Mountains, hills, land, soil, rocks, sand, etc.
Which layer of the atmosphere is where NASA's satellites orbit in space?
Exosphere
Mountains blocking the passage of rain/weather and casting a "shadow" of dryness behind them is called...
Rainshadow effect
Boundaries along the tectonic plates are largely responsible for the formation of _________on Earth.
(Name at least one formation)
Mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes
About 2% of Earth's water is found in SOLID form in what?
Glaciers
The layer of the Earth on which we walk is called...
The crust
Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in on Earth?
Troposphere
Which two spheres are interacting when a sudden rainstorm in the desert causes flooding and erosion, thus changing the landscape?
Hydrosphere affecting the geosphere
The process of the breaking down or disintegration of substances such as rocks and minerals is called...
Weathering
Fill in the blank: There is __________ water now than there was one billion years ago. (more/less/the same amount of)
the same amount of
Which layer of the Earth is completely liquid?
Outer core
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for being the HOTTEST layer?
Thermosphere
Which two spheres are interacting when the ocean supports many ecosystems of coral reefs, aquatic life, and tide pools?
Hydrosphere affects the biosphere
What is it called when particles that were carried by water, ice, or wind are deposited (dropped) in another location?
Deposition
What are three examples of precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, fog, ice, hail
The Earth's crust is divided into numerous "plates" that continue to slowly move as time passes. These plates are called...
Tectonic Plates
Why is the atmosphere important to life on Earth?
The atmosphere is an important part of what makes Earth livable. It blocks some of the Sun's dangerous rays from reaching Earth. It traps heat, making Earth a comfortable temperature. Finally, the oxygen within our atmosphere is essential for life.
Which two spheres are interacting when a volcano erupts and destroys plant life surrounding it?
Geosphere affecting the biosphere
What is the movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by means of water, ice, or wind called?
Erosion
What is it called when rain that has fallen runs down hills or mountains into rivers or streams?
Run-off
Name the four layers of the Earth's geosphere.
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
Name at least four of the five layers of the atmosphere.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Which three spheres are interacting when ocean wave action from strong winds causes the coastline to erode?
Hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere
Name at least two negative impacts humans have on the Earth's spheres.
Many possible answers. Could include: pollution, littering, deforesting, depleting natural resources, hunting animals, overpopulation