Water
Earth's Systems
Human Impact
Energy
Miscellaneous
100
How much of Earth's water is salt water?
About 97%
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 is the name of the machines people use to harness the power of the wind to create energy?
wind turbine
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 was the name of the island in Denmark that became energy independent?
Samso
300
Name at least 3 bodies of freshwater.
Lakes, ponds, rivers, etc.
300
Which system includes all the water in the world?
hydrosphere
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
Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.
oil, natural gas, coal, (fossil fuels) and nuclear energy
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
What are the two main gasses that make up our atmosphere?
Nitrogen and Oxygen (make sure you know the percentages- it's on the test!)
500
What percentage of fresh water do we get from glaciers?
About 68%
500
Describe one interaction that includes at least 2 spheres.
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
Name each layer of the Earth.
A- Crust
B- Mantle
C- Outer Core
D- Inner Core