Seeing the Environment through the Eyes of Earth's Spheres
The Earth is made up of ___ Spheres
Hint: I am looking for a number, not a word
Four
Something that contains two or more different types of matter is called...
A mixture
A __________ is an object made up of one or more parts and has a specific purpose or function
A Structure
Features that suit an organism for living, surviving, and reproducing in its particular environment are known as _________
Adaptations
Ocean beaches are covered and uncovered in regular daily cycles by the rise and fall of the ocean, called _______.
Tides
This sphere is the solid, mainly rocky part of Earth.
Geosphere
What is the difference between a heterogenous mixture and a homogenous mixture?
A homogenous mixture appears to be the same throughout, while you can see the different parts of a heterogenous mixture.
____________ refers to beauty- the visual appeal of a structure. Think of a structure, natural or manufactured, that you find attractive
Aesthetics
A _________ is a group of organisms that closely resemble each other (have a very similar set of adaptations) and that can reproduce successfully among themselves.
A species
The difference in level between a high tide and low tide is called the _____________.
Tidal range
This sphere is a layer of gases concentrated 8 km to 20 km above Earth's surface.
Atmosphere
A _________________ is composed of only one type of particle.
Pure Substance
This famous scientist has a standard unit of force named after them.
Sir Isaac Newton, the Newton (N)
The change in a species over time is known as....
Evolution
The force that links Earth, Moon, and suns with tides
Gravity
This sphere includes liquid water, solid water (ice), and gaseous water (water vapor).
Hydrosphere
This term describes how easily a solute will dissolve in a solvent to make a solution.
Solubility
These forces may come from the wind, from earthquakes, and from the weight of people on the floors of a building. These forces are known as ______________.
External forces
Sometimes evolution can occur very quickly- even within a human lifetime. This type of evolution is called _____________.
Micro-evolution
The melting of polar ice caps along with the expansion of ocean waters is caused by _________.
Rising temperatures
This sphere is all the areas on, under, and within the other three spheres that are inhabited by and support life.
Hint: This word begins with a 'B'
Biosphere
____________ + ______________ = Solution
Solute + Solvent = Solution
The ability of a structure to maintain or regain a stable (balanced) position when unbalanced forces act on it is known as _____________
Stability
_______________ is a process in which the environment favors adaptations that give some individuals a better chance of reproductive success (survival) than others. These adaptations are "selected" and become more common in future generations.
Natural selection
___% of Nova Scotians live along the coastline.
70%