lesson 1(Topic 3)
What is the biosphere made up of?
All living things on earth.
What is the hydrosphere made up of?
It is made up of all of the water on,under,or above earths surface.
What order does the water cycle go in?
Evaporation,Condensation,Precipitation,and Groundwater/Runoff.
What are minerals?
Nonliving solids.
What is the geosphere made up of?
rock,soil,and sediments
What is the atmosphere made up of?
It is the layer of mixed gases that surrounds earth
How long does it take for groundwater to reach the surface again?
Days,Months,or even Years
What is hydroelectric energy?
The energy from the movement of water.
What is the lithosphere made up of?
It is made up of the outer,rocky parts of earth.
How do greenhouses help plants grow?
The greenhouse stays warm all year and the sun projects heat into the greenhouse so plants can grow.
How much of the water on earth is in the ocean?
96.5% ocean
What does the term ''classify'' mean?
To put into groups.
How can acid rain affect the earths spheres?
Acid rain can enter streams,lakes,and other bodies of water,making the water acidic.
What are some ways the hydrosphere and atmosphere work together?
They work together during rain,snow,and a hurricane.
What are reservoirs made for?
They are made to collect and store water.
what are some natural resources?
Sunlight,air,soil,plants,water,stone,animals,and fossil fuels.
How many kilometers is the mantle?
2,866 km.
What are uv rays?
UV rays warm up the atmosphere.UV rays put what looks like a big heat wave around earth.
List four freshwater sources.
Rivers,Living things,Lakes,Swamps/Marshes.
What is the difference between renewable resources and nonrenewable resources?
Nonrenewable resources can easily run out,renewable resources dont run out.