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Water
Earth's Systems
Human Impact
Energy
Miscellaneous
100
What is precipitation?
When water falls to the Earth in the form of rain, sleet, snow, etc.
100
Which system includes all living things?
biosphere
100
Which sphere is affected: A factory burns its waste, creating toxic smoke
atmosphere
100
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be remade by the Earth
100

What are the four most important parts of the Water Cycle?

Sun

evaporation

condensation

precipitation

200
Is most of the Earth's water located in saltwater or freshwater?
saltwater
200
Which system includes all rocks, minerals, and landforms?
geosphere
200
Which system is affected: Farmers use chemicals on their crops that kill bees
biosphere
200

Name at least 2 examples of renewable energy.

wind, water (hydropower), sun (solar power), biomass

200

What is the primary source of the water cycle?

sun
300

Where is most freshwater found?

glaciers

300

List 3 examples of things found in the hydrosphere

lake, river, pond, ocean, stream, creek, groundwater, etc.
300

Name 2 spheres that are affected: An oil tanker crashes and spills oil into the ocean killing several fish and many plants.

hydrosphere and biosphere

300
What is Missouri's primary source of energy?
coal
300
Name one way people can conserve water.
Taking shorter showers, turning off water when you brush your teeth, etc.
400
What is evaporation?
When liquid water changes to water vapor (gas) by heating from the sun.
400

Which of Earth's spheres are impacted.

Glitter ends up in the ocean killing a small fish.

hydrosphere, biosphere

400
Name a positive effect humans can have on the biosphere.
various
400

What is a disadvantage of using coal as a source of energy?

It is not renewable.

We will run out of coal.

It is a fossil fuel that cannot be replenished as fast as we are using it up.

400

Why is it important to conserve water?

There is a limited amount that everyone on Earth shares.

500

How are clouds formed?

Water vapor cools and condenses, forming water droplets that cling to dust particles.

500

Describe one interaction that includes at least 2 spheres.  List the 2 spheres that are included.

various

500
Name a negative effect humans can have on the atmosphere.
various
500
What is an advantage of using renewable energy?
You will never run out
500

What is desalination? 

Taking the salt out of saltwater.