Earth's 4 Systems
What are Earth's 4 systems and what makes up each one?
Atmosphere - Air
Hydrosphere - Water
Biosphere - Living Things
Geosphere - Rocks
What is climate?
Climate is the general weather of a place over a long period of time
What are landforms?
natural structures on Earth's surface
What does it mean if something is toxic?
Toxic materials are materials that cause injury or death to an organism
What is consevation?
Conservation is the wise use of material and energy resources so we do not run out of them
What are the 3 Types of Rocks?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
What is weather?
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a place for a short period of time
How do worms help with making soil?
They break down materials turning them into soil.
What is pollution?
Pollution is the presence of anything in the environment that can harm living things or damage natural resources.
What is a wildlife refuge?
an area of land or water that is set aside to protect wildlife
Draw the Water Cycle.
(Judged by teacher)
What are prevailing winds?
When the wind blows more often from one direction than from any other, it is called a prevailing wind.
What is the most interesting thing you remember from this Unit about Earth's Systems?
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What is recycling?
Recycling is taking materials from old discarded objects and making new objects from them.
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What is Brackish Water?
Mixture of fresh and salt water
What happens when a moving warm air mass meets a cold air mass?
A warm front.
What are the 4 kinds of islands?
Continental
Volcanic
Barrier
Coral
What does it mean if something decomposes?
it is broken down into smaller pieces.
Why is it important to protect Earth's systems?
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What is air pressure?
Air pressure is how much the air pushes on any surface
What are the 4 kinds of clouds?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
How are erosion, deposition and weathering all connected?
Erosion moves them to a new place
Deposition drops them somewhere else.
What are industries?
economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
What are scrubbers?
devices that remove dirt and harmful pollutants from smoke