Earth's Spheres
What sphere includes all the water on Earth?
Hydrosphere.
What climate zone is typically warm year-round?
The equator
What happens to water particles when they are heated?
They move faster and spread apart, causing the water to become less dense.
What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?
Condensation.
What happens to light when it hits a black object?
It is absorbed.
What do we call the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?
Atmosphere.
What climate zone is typically cold year round?
The poles
What is the Sun for Earth?
Source of energy for all earth's systems
What do we call the continuous movement of water through the Earth and atmosphere?
The water cycle
What is reflection in terms of light?
Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.
River water being absorbed by plants would be an example of what two spheres
Hydrosphere/Biosphere
What is the term for a long-term average of weather in a region?
Climate
What happens to hot air when it is heated?
Hot air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.
In the water cycle, what is evaporation?
The process where liquid water turns into water vapor.
How does the color of a surface affect its temperature?
Darker colors absorb more light and heat, while lighter colors reflect it.
Which sphere includes all living things?
Biosphere
How does land heat up compared to water?
Land heats up faster than water.
What is one effect of the Sun's energy on the water cycle
It causes evaporation of water, which is a key process in the water cycle.
What is condensation in the context of particle motion?
hen water vapor cools, particles lose energy and come together to form liquid water droplets.
How does light travel through space?
Straight Line
Photosynthesis is an interaction between what two spheres?
Biosphere and Atmosphere
What is one effect of convection currents in the atmosphere?
They help distribute heat around the Earth.
Where does weather occur in the atmosphere?
Weather occurs in the Troposphere.
Describe the particle motion of water during evaporation.
Water molecules gain energy and move faster, breaking away into the air as vapor.
How does the color of an object affect its temperature in sunlight?
Darker colors absorb more light energy, making them warmer than lighter colors