Vocab
Biosphere
What is the part of Earth where life exists
Some examples of Short-Term effects of Air Pollution on health
What is Headache, Nausea, Irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat; tightness in the chest, coughing, and upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
1.Which of the following economically important elements is not a metal
a. Zinc
b. Copper
c. Sulfur
What is
C. Sulfur
What is the Ozone Layer?
-The ozone layer is a region in the Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone molecules (O3).
The Tallest Mountain-What is Mount Everest?
What is Mount Everest?
The distance north or south from the equator; expressed in degrees. (154,283)
What is latitude?
What are the main types of pollution?
The main types of pollution include air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, and light pollution.
.What are minerals?
-Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
Where is the ozone layer located in the Earth's atmosphere?
The ozone layer is primarily located in the lower portion of the stratosphere, approximately 10 to 50 kilometers (6 to 30 miles) above the Earth's surface.
.What are the four layers of the Earth?
What is Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core?
Pollution?
What is an undesirable change in the natural environment that is caused by the introduction of substances harmful to living organisms or by excessive wastes, heat, noise or radiation.
What are the sources of air pollution?
Air pollution can originate from various sources, including industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, burning of fossil fuels, agricultural activities, and natural sources such as volcanic eruptions or dust storms.
How are minerals formed?
Minerals are formed through various geological processes, such as crystallization from molten rock (magma), precipitation from water solutions, and deposition from biological processes.
What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
The primary function of the ozone layer is to absorb the majority of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly the most harmful type called UV-B.
The three Gasses that make up earth's atmosphere.
What is 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, 0.9 percent argon, and 0.1 percent other gasses?
The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce carbohydrates and oxygen.
What is Photosynthesis
What are the effects of pollution on human health?
Pollution can have detrimental effects on human health, including respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurological disorders, and compromised immune systems.
What are some examples of common minerals?
Some common minerals include quartz, feldspar, calcite, mica, hematite, magnetite, gold, silver, copper, and diamond.
What is the main component of the ozone layer?
The main component of the ozone layer is the ozone molecule (O3), which is composed of three oxygen atoms.
Describe Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
-What is an odorless , colorless, poisonous gas. And is produced by incomplete burning of fossil fuels
Tectonic Plate
What is a block of lithosphere that consists of the crust, and the rigid , outermost part of the mantle; also called lithospheric plate.
How does pollution impact the environment?
Pollution can harm the environment by contaminating water bodies, killing aquatic life, degrading soil quality, harming biodiversity, contributing to climate change, and causing ecosystem imbalances.
What are the two main types of mineral resources?
The two main types of mineral resources are metallic minerals (which include ores containing valuable metals) and non-metallic minerals (which include industrial minerals and construction materials).
How does the ozone layer protect life on Earth?
The ozone layer acts as a protective shield, absorbing and filtering out most of the Sun's harmful UV-B radiation. This prevents excessive exposure of UV radiation to living organisms, reducing the risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and other health issues.
The depth of the Marianas Trench
What is 36,201ft?