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Name something that is part of the hydrosphere.
Oceans, lakes, streams, ponds, rivers, glaciers, etc.
What do contour lines tell/show us?
Each line tells us a specific elevation.
Give a brief explanation of evaporation.
The process of a liquid changing into a gas (vapor), that then rises into the atmosphere.
What is a synonym for the science term, gas?
vapor
What does the term elevation stand for/represent?
The height above sea level
Which sphere contains layers of gases and also protects us from harmful solar radiation?
our atmosphere
Name the force that pulls objects toward Earth's surface.
gravity
Name one structure that is part of the geosphere.
- desert, hills, mountains, prairies, Earth's mantle, core, etc.
What happens to the level of pressure as you descend into the ocean.
Name TWO types of precipitation.
- rain, snow, hail, sleet
Which sphere contains billions of living things?
BIOSPHERE (from teeny tiny bacteria to large mammals)
Provide TWO reasons why an organism in the abyssal zone would use bioluminescence.
to attract prey, find a mate, communicate, or confuse a predator
Describe this landform --> peninsula
a body of land jutting into a lake or ocean, surrounded on 3 sides by water (Ex. the state of Florida)
Where is most of Earth's water found?
in our oceans
During the water cycle, what happens at the infiltration stage?
-excess flowing water seeps into the ground
Describe the GEOSPHERE.
The geosphere includes the rocks and minerals on Earth – from the molten rock and heavy metals in the deep interior to the sand on beaches and peaks of mountains.
Describe an aquifer.
A natural storage area below the ground that holds water for future use. Many farmers use the water from aquifers to water their crops and feed livestock on a regular basis.
Desribe an archipelago.
a group/series of islands
What makes exploration in the abyssal zone difficult for humans?
- the intense pressure, the cold temperatures, the lack of light
The change of state from a solid to a gas is called:
sublimation
Name TWO gases found in Earth's atmosphere.
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Argon, etc.
What bodies of water are considered freshwater sources?
ponds, lakes, rivers, streams
Name 3 important purposes of the sun.
- warms the land, air, and oceans
- keeps Earth at a stable temperature to sustain life
- provides light to plants that need it to carry out photosynthesis
- drives ocean currents and the water cycle
This process happens when plants release water from their leaves into the atmosphere.
transpiration aka "plant sweat", the vapor escapes from little holes in the leaves called stomata
Explain why different places on Earth have different temperatures.
This is due to Earth's tilt on an axis and its curved surface, causing seasons and climate differences.