Earth, our Planet 2017

Home Page 10 20 30 40 50 Water Cycle Hodge Podge Earth Systems Pot Pourri 10 20 30 40 50

Which of these answers is the best definition of precipitation? Liquid water that is present on Earth’s surface Any form of water present in Earth’s atmosphere Water that falls to the Earth’s surface from the clouds Water vapor that has formed liquid droplets in a cloud

Which of these answers is the best definition of precipitation? Water that falls to the Earth’s surface from the clouds Home

Which 2 processes change water into gaseous state? Deposition and evaporation Condensation and deposition Evaporation and sublimation Sublimation and condensation

Which 2 processes change water into gaseous state? Evaporation and sublimation Home

What is the main role of plants in the water cycle? They take in water from the air They store water in their stems They release water vapor into the air They are a surface for condensation

What is the main role of plants in the water cycle? They release water vapor into the air Home

Every day, water evaporates from Earth’s surface Every day, water evaporates from Earth’s surface. However, Earth is unlikely to ever run out. Why? A. Water is constantly being recycled into different forms B. Water is created by plants as quickly as it is destroyed C. Water molecules are produced in Earth’s atmosphere D. Water is released into the oceans by melting polar icecaps

Water is constantly being recycled into different forms Every day, water evaporates from Earth’s surface. However, Earth is unlikely to ever run out. Why? Water is constantly being recycled into different forms Home

List the 3 processes in order from least to most, for addition of water vapor to the atmosphere. Evaporation, sublimation, transpiration Sublimation, transpiration, evaporation Sublimation, evaporation, transpiration Transpiration, sublimation, evaporation

Sublimation, transpiration, evaporation List the 3 processes in order from least to most, for addition of water vapor to the atmosphere. Sublimation, transpiration, evaporation Home

What is Earth’s hydrosphere? All the water All the salt water All the solid water All the liquid water

What is Earth’s hydrosphere? A. All the water Home

What ‘s the order of the layers of the geosphere, starting from the Earth’s center and moving outward? Core, crust, mantle Core, mantle, crust Mantle, core, atmosphere Atmosphere, crust, mantle

What ‘s the order of the layers of the geosphere, starting from the Earth’s center and moving outward? Core, mantle, crust Home

What 2 spheres are represented by the heron and the water? biosphere & geosphere atmosphere & biosphere hydrosphere & biosphere atmosphere & hydrosphere

What 2 spheres are represented by the heron and the water? hydrosphere & biosphere Home

Here is some interaction of different spheres Here is some interaction of different spheres. Which parts are interacting? hydrosphere and geosphere atmosphere and biosphere cryosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere geosphere, cryosphere, and atmosphere

atmosphere and biosphere Here is some interaction of different spheres. Which parts are interacting? atmosphere and biosphere Home

A container, called a terrarium grows plants. The container is closed A container, called a terrarium grows plants. The container is closed. Why do the plants always have enough water? The air cannot hold all of the water vapor Water is unable to evaporate from the soil The water is cycled through the soil, the plants, and the air The plants take up water and store it in their stems and leaves

c. The water is cycled through the soil, the plants, and the air Home A container, called a terrarium grows plants. The container is closed. Why do the plants always have enough water? c. The water is cycled through the soil, the plants, and the air Home

What provides the basic source of energy for the biosphere? The soil The trees The sun The Water Cycle

What provides the basic source of energy for the biosphere? The sun Home

Which layer of the geosphere has the most mass? Core Crust Ocean Mantle

Which layer of the geosphere has the most mass? D. Mantle Home

Geosphere Cryosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere Other than the biosphere, which of Earth’s other systems is a forst fire most likely to affect? Geosphere Cryosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere

Other than the biosphere, which of Earth’s other systems is a forst fire most likely to affect? c. Atmosphere Home

Mantle, core, atmosphere Atmosphere, crust, mantle What is the order of the layers of the geosphere when starting from Earth’s center and moving outward? Core, crust, mantle Core, mantle, crust Mantle, core, atmosphere Atmosphere, crust, mantle

B. core, mantle, crust Home What is the order of the layers of the geosphere when starting from Earth’s center and moving outward? B. core, mantle, crust Home

Which of these answers describes Earth’s atmosphere? All living and once-living things The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth A mixture of nickel and iron below the mantle All the salt and fresh liquid water on Earth’s surface

Which of these answers describes Earth’s atmosphere? B. The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth Home

Which of these parts of the Earth system are interacting when Florida’s orange trees grow? biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere Geosphere, cryosphere, and atmosphere Biosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere Cryosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

a. biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere Which of these parts of the Earth system are interacting when Florida’s orange trees grow? a. biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere Home

Which of these pairs are part of the cryosphere? Rain and snow Glaciers and lakes Permafrost and icebergs Arctic ice sheet and rainfall

Which of these pairs are part of the cryosphere? C. permafrost and icebergs Home

Thicker and less dense Thinner and less dense Thicker and denser When thinking about the inside of Earth, how does the mantle compare to the crust? Thicker and less dense Thinner and less dense Thicker and denser Thinner and denser

C. thicker and denser Home When thinking about the inside of Earth, how does the mantle compare to the crust? C. thicker and denser Home

Hail and rain are both solids Hail and rain are both liquids During a winter storm hail falls. After the hail, rain falls. Which correctly describes hail & rain? Hail and rain are both solids Hail and rain are both liquids Hail is a liquid, and rain is a solid Hail is a solid, and rain is a liquid

Hail is a solid, and rain is a liquid During a winter storm hail falls. After the hail, rain falls. Which correctly describes hail & rain? Hail is a solid, and rain is a liquid Home

Which process occurs so that water droplets formed on the grass? Condensation Deposition Evaporation Sublimation

Which process occurs so that water droplets formed on the grass? Condensation Home

The plant released too much water into the air Wax is used to cover the stomata on the leaves of plants. After 5 days, plants wilted. Why? The plant released too much water into the air The plant was unable to carry out transpiration Condensation did not occur on the leaves of the plant The plant was unable to take in water through its leaves

The plant was unable to carry out transpiration Wax is used to cover the stomata on the leaves of plants. After 5 days, plants wilted. Why? The plant was unable to carry out transpiration Home