Earths Spheres
This sphere includes all the water on Earth.
Hydrosphere
This is the percentage of Earth's surface covered by water (to the nearest whole number).
71%
True or False: Most of the water on Earth is seawater.
True
This interaction occurs when a cow drinks from a creek.
Biosphere and Hydrosphere
This should be turned off while brushing teeth to save water.
faucet/water
This sphere contains all the living things on the planet.
Biosphere
This is the percentage of Earth's total water that is fresh water.
3%
This is one of the three main sources of the ocean’s saltiness.
what are hypothermal vents, underwater volcanoes, or rain interacting with rocks.
These two spheres interact when a tree grows in the soil.
Biosphere and Geosphere
This yard material can be placed around trees and plants to help soil hold moisture.
mulch
This sphere is made up of all of Earth’s rocks and soil.
Geosphere
Most of Earth's fresh water is found in these two frozen locations.
ice caps and glaciers
This is the name for the deep-sea vents that release minerals into the water.
hypothermal vents
These two spheres interact when a river weathers and erodes rocks.
Hydrosphere and Geosphere
Installing these on faucets helps reduce water flow and conserve resources.
low-flow faucet aerators
This sphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.
Atmosphere
Besides ice, fresh water is also found in these three specific places.
True or False: Desalination plants are cheap and easy to operate.
False (They are expensive and hard to operate)
These two spheres interact when water vapor in the air cools to form rain.
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
These types of showers are a bad idea if you are trying to conserve water.
long showers
This is the term for the effect where mountains block rain.
Rain shadow effect
What is the percentage of fresh water found in ground ice and permafrost?
69%
This is the only source listed that is NOT a reason for the ocean's saltiness.
the atmosphere and clouds
These two spheres interact when a hawk flies through the sky.
Biosphere and Atmosphere
A trained hydrologist would suggest these three "reasonable" things to do during a drought.
turning off water while brushing teeth, using mulch, or taking shorter showers