unit 1&2
unit 3 & 4
unit 5 & 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
100
Name and define the 4 Earth Spheres
Atmosphere: Air- mixture of gases
Biosphere: life - all living things interact with each abiotic sphere
Geo(Litho)Sphere: Soil- a mixture of organic matter, minerals, air and water
Hydrosphere: water - hydrogen and oxygen chemically combined
100
Define " Carbon Footprint"
the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
100
Define Inhalation
Breathing In
100
Define a "non-renewable" and "renewable " resource
Non- renewable : A source of energy that could eventually run out
Renewable: A source of energy that can be replenished
100
Define Biodiversity
The variety of different species of microorganisms, animals, and plants living on Earth.
200
Name the horizon of soil. which is bedrock? which is loosest?
O-horizon
A-horizon - Loosest
B-horizon
C- horizon
D- horizon - Bedrock
200
What Gas contribute to global warming?
Carbon dioxide
200
3 ways contaminants enter into your body
1. Breathing it in - respiratory system
2. Ingesting - digestive system
3. through the skin - Integumentary (skin) system
200
Name 3 non-renewable energy sources
-Coal
- Crude Oil
-Nuclear energy
200
Name the 3 different types of biodiversity.
1. Genetic Biodiversity
2. Species Biodiversity
3. Community Biodiversity
300
How much of the Earth is covered in water? How much of it is usable for drinking? How much of our bodies are water?
3/4 of the Earth is covered in water.
only 3% is freshwater that could be used for drinking.
Approximately 60% of our bodies is made up of water.
300
what is a "tarball" and a "slick"
a blob of petroleum (oil) which has been weathered after floating in the ocean. Tarballs are an aquatic pollutant in most environments.
300
3 respiratory defenses are...
moisture
nose hairs
cilia
300
Name 5 renewable energy sources
1. hydroelectricity
2. solar power
3. wind power
4. tidal power
5. geothermal
300
Why is biodiversity important?
- No organism on Earth can live without interacting with other organism
-Creates a sustainable environment
400
What are the 3 water test?
1. Microbiological testing
2. Chemical testing
3. Radiological testing
400
What does VOC stand for and give an example of one
Volatile Organic Compounds
they are found in: Paints, glue, materials, markers, deodorizers.
400
Name the 3 layers of skin
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
400
what are the pros and cons of Natural Gas
Pros: cleaner than coal.
Cons: emits GHGs, destroys ecosystems, non-renewable, more expensive as it starts to run out
400
Name 3 Abiotic Factors that affect biodiversity
-climate
-temperature
-precipations
-sunlight
-soil
-nutrients
-water
500
What is AQI and what does it tell you.
Air Quality Index
it provides people with information about the levels of smog in the air
500
What Countries have the highest Carbon Footprint?
1. China
2. United States
3. India
500
Identify what part of the digestive system "D" is pointing to
Large intestine
500
what is Uranium?
a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; Uranium 235 is used in nuclear power plants.
500
Name 3 Biotic Factors that affect biodiversity
-Plants
-Animal
- Bacteria
-fungi
-Viruses