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Which of the following processes is NOT directly associated with the movement and interaction of tectonic plates?
Which of the following processes is NOT directly associated with the movement and interaction of tectonic plates?
- Formation of mountain ranges
- Oceanic tides (correct)
- Earthquakes
- Volcanic eruptions
The hydrosphere includes only the water present on the Earth's surface.
The hydrosphere includes only the water present on the Earth's surface.
False (B)
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?
71%
The process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor and enters the atmosphere is called ______.
The process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor and enters the atmosphere is called ______.
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the epididymis?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the epididymis?
Match the following components of the hydrosphere with their primary role:
Match the following components of the hydrosphere with their primary role:
Which of the following is the primary way that the geosphere influences the atmosphere?
Which of the following is the primary way that the geosphere influences the atmosphere?
The Earth's oceanic crust is primarily composed of granite.
The Earth's oceanic crust is primarily composed of granite.
Glaciers and polar ice caps store the minority of Earth's freshwater.
Glaciers and polar ice caps store the minority of Earth's freshwater.
Name the layer of the atmosphere in which most weather phenomena occur.
Name the layer of the atmosphere in which most weather phenomena occur.
The hormone produced by the pituitary gland that induces labor contractions is __________.
The hormone produced by the pituitary gland that induces labor contractions is __________.
Name the process in the water cycle where water vapor cools and forms clouds.
Name the process in the water cycle where water vapor cools and forms clouds.
How does the movement of tectonic plates MOST directly affect marine ecosystems?
How does the movement of tectonic plates MOST directly affect marine ecosystems?
Match the stage of childbirth with its correct description:
Match the stage of childbirth with its correct description:
What crucial event occurs within the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
What crucial event occurs within the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth is known as the ______ cycle.
The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth is known as the ______ cycle.
Penumbral lunar eclipses are less frequent than total lunar eclipses.
Penumbral lunar eclipses are less frequent than total lunar eclipses.
What is the name of the semi-fluid layer in the upper mantle that the tectonic plates float on?
What is the name of the semi-fluid layer in the upper mantle that the tectonic plates float on?
The inner core of the Earth is primarily composed of solid _______ and _______.
The inner core of the Earth is primarily composed of solid _______ and _______.
If a pregnant patient tests positive for extremely high levels of adrenaline, which organ is most likely the source of this hormonal imbalance?
If a pregnant patient tests positive for extremely high levels of adrenaline, which organ is most likely the source of this hormonal imbalance?
Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.
What is the name of the valve through which blood passes from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
What is the name of the valve through which blood passes from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
During a solar eclipse, the Sun's glowing halo, known as the _____, becomes visible.
During a solar eclipse, the Sun's glowing halo, known as the _____, becomes visible.
Match the type of eclipse with its description:
Match the type of eclipse with its description:
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory system?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory system?
During gas exchange in the lungs, oxygen moves from the blood into the alveoli.
During gas exchange in the lungs, oxygen moves from the blood into the alveoli.
What causes the 'Blood Moon' effect during a total lunar eclipse?
What causes the 'Blood Moon' effect during a total lunar eclipse?
Consider a hypothetical scenario where the Earth's atmosphere suddenly becomes perfectly opaque to all wavelengths of light except for a narrow band around 650 nm (red light). During a total lunar eclipse under these conditions, what would be the most likely observed color of the moon, and why?
Consider a hypothetical scenario where the Earth's atmosphere suddenly becomes perfectly opaque to all wavelengths of light except for a narrow band around 650 nm (red light). During a total lunar eclipse under these conditions, what would be the most likely observed color of the moon, and why?
If a person's trachea is blocked, preventing air from reaching the lungs, the process of _____ exchange will be impaired.
If a person's trachea is blocked, preventing air from reaching the lungs, the process of _____ exchange will be impaired.
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Heart
Heart
Pumps blood throughout the body.
Blood
Blood
Carries oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes waste products.
Blood Vessels
Blood Vessels
Tubes that carry blood throughout the body.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
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Alveoli
Alveoli
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Gas Exchange
Gas Exchange
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Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
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Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
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Total Solar Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse
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Annular Solar Eclipse
Annular Solar Eclipse
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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
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Crust
Crust
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Mantle
Mantle
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Outer Core
Outer Core
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Inner Core
Inner Core
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Troposphere
Troposphere
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Stratosphere
Stratosphere
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Mesosphere
Mesosphere
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Thermosphere
Thermosphere
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Exosphere
Exosphere
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Tectonic Plates
Tectonic Plates
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Volcanism
Volcanism
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Seismic Activity
Seismic Activity
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Hydrosphere
Hydrosphere
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Oceans
Oceans
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Freshwater
Freshwater
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Water Cycle
Water Cycle
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Evaporation
Evaporation
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Groundwater
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Ice Caps and Glaciers
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Study Notes
- The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
Heart Function
- Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the right atrium, then passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle.
- The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.
- In the lungs, blood picks up oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.
- Oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium through the pulmonary veins, passes through the bicuspid (mitral) valve into the left ventricle.
- The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood through the aorta to the rest of the body
Respiratory System
- Responsible for gas exchange, bringing in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
- Air enters through the nose or mouth, passes through the pharynx, epiglottis, and larynx, then moves down the trachea (windpipe).
- The trachea branches into two bronchi, leading to each lung, and the bronchi split into smaller tubes called bronchioles.
- At the end of bronchioles are tiny air sacs called alveoli.
- In the alveoli, oxygen diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.
Gas Exchange
- Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the blood.
- Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli.
Solar Eclipses
- Occur when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth, blocking sunlight.
Types of Solar Eclipses
Total Solar Eclipse
- The Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the Sun's corona as a glowing halo.
- Occurs only along a narrow path on Earth and can last up to 7 minutes and 32 seconds.
- The sky darkens as during dawn or dusk.
Partial Solar Eclipse
- The Moon covers only part of the Sun, making it appear as a crescent.
- Visible over a broader area than a total eclipse.
- Eye protection is required to observe safely.
Annular Solar Eclipse
- Happens when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth (apogee).
- The Moon appears smaller and does not fully cover the Sun, creating a "ring of fire" effect.
- Only visible within a specific path.
Lunar Eclipses
- Happen when Earth comes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
Types of Lunar Eclipses
Total Lunar Eclipse
- The Moon moves entirely into Earth’s umbra (full shadow).
- The Moon appears red due to atmospheric scattering, known as a "Blood Moon".
- Can last up to 1 hour and 47 minutes and is visible from anywhere on Earth where the Moon is above the horizon.
Partial Lunar Eclipse
- A portion of the Moon passes through Earth's umbra, making the Moon appear partially darkened.
- Occurs more frequently than total lunar eclipses.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- The Moon moves through Earth’s penumbra (outer shadow).
- Causes a slight dimming of the Moon’s brightness, often hard to notice without careful observation.
Moon Orbits and Locations
Perigee
- The Moon’s closest point to Earth is about 363,300 km away.
- The Moon appears slightly larger in the sky.
Apogee
- The Moon’s farthest point from Earth is about 405,500 km away.
- The Moon appears smaller in the sky.
Ecliptic Plane
- The imaginary plane in which the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the Moon's orbit around Earth lie.
Reproductive System
- Responsible for producing gametes (sperm and egg cells), enabling fertilization, and supporting pregnancy in females.
Male Reproductive System
- Testes produce sperm and testosterone.
- Epididymis stores and matures sperm.
- Vas Deferens transports sperm to the urethra.
- Seminal Vesicles add fluid to nourish sperm.
- Prostate Gland secretes a fluid to protect sperm.
- Cowper’s Gland produces a lubricating fluid.
- Urethra transports sperm out of the body during ejaculation.
- Penis delivers sperm to the female reproductive tract.
- Scrotum protects and regulates the temperature of the testes.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries produce eggs and secrete estrogen and progesterone.
- Fallopian Tubes transport the egg from the ovaries to the uterus, where fertilization occurs.
- Uterus supports embryo implantation and fetal development.
- Cervix is the lower part of the uterus, which opens into the vagina.
- Vagina serves as the birth canal and passage for sperm entry.
- Endometrium is the lining of the uterus that thickens during the menstrual cycle and sheds if fertilization does not occur.
Endocrine Glands Involved in Reproduction
Pituitary Gland
- Produces FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone), which stimulates egg and sperm production.
- Produces LH (Luteinizing Hormone), which triggers ovulation and testosterone production.
- Produces Oxytocin, which induces labor contractions and milk ejection.
Adrenal Glands
- Produce adrenaline to regulate stress responses.
- Secrete small amounts of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone.
Fertilization and Pregnancy
Fertilization
- Sperm travels through the vagina, cervix, and uterus to the fallopian tube.
- A single sperm fuses with an egg, forming a zygote that undergoes cell division, forming a blastocyst.
- The blastocyst implants into the uterus, marking the start of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Trimesters
First Trimester (Weeks 1-12)
- Formation of limbs, brain, and major organs.
- It is called a fetus by 8 weeks.
- The placenta develops to provide nutrients and oxygen.
Second Trimester (Weeks 13-26)
- Fetus develops facial features, movements begin.
- The nervous system matures, and hearing develops.
- Hair and nails start forming.
Third Trimester (Weeks 27-Birth)
- Rapid weight gain and lung development occur.
- The fetus moves into a head-down position for birth.
- By birth, the baby weighs between 6-9 pounds.
Childbirth and Labor Stages
Dilation Stage
- Contractions begin, the cervix dilates to 10 cm.
- The amniotic sac may rupture ("water breaking").
Expulsion Stage
- The baby is pushed out through the birth canal.
Placental Stage
- The placenta is expelled after the baby is born.
Layers of the Earth
- The Earth consists of several distinct layers.
Crust
- The Earth’s outermost and thinnest layer which is made up of solid rocks.
- Consists of the thicker Continental Crust mainly composed of granite and the thinner Oceanic Crust mainly composed of basalt.
- The crust is broken into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below.
Mantle
- Located beneath the crust, extending to about 2,900 km deep.
- Composed of silicate rocks rich in iron and magnesium.
- The Upper Mantle includes the asthenosphere which is a soft, semi-fluid layer.
- The Lower Mantle is more solid due to higher pressure.
- Convection currents in the mantle drive plate tectonics.
Outer Core
- Beneath the mantle, extending from 2,900 km to 5,150 km deep.
- Composed of liquid iron and nickel.
- The movement of liquid metal generates Earth's magnetic field.
Inner Core
- The innermost layer, extending from 5,150 km to 6,371 km deep.
- Made of solid iron and nickel and is extremely hot (over 5,000°C) but remains solid due to the immense pressure.
Atmosphere Layers
- The atmosphere is divided into five main layers.
Troposphere
- The lowest layer, extending up to 8-15 km above the Earth's surface. Most weather occurs here, contains most of the Earth's air and water vapor, and the temperature decreases with altitude.
Stratosphere
- Extends from 15 km to about 50 km high.
- Contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun which causes temperature to increase with altitude.
Mesosphere
- Extends from 50 km to about 85 km.
- The coldest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures decreasing with altitude.
- Meteors burn up in this layer due to friction with the atmosphere.
Thermosphere
- Extends from 85 km to 600 km.
- Very thin air with high temperatures due to absorption of solar radiation.
- The ionosphere is part of this layer and is responsible for auroras (northern and southern lights).
Exosphere
- The outermost layer, starting around 600 km and extending to 10,000 km.
- Contains very thin, scattered particles like hydrogen and helium.
- The transition zone between Earth's atmosphere and outer space.
Geosphere
- The geosphere refers to the solid parts of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.
- Processes like plate tectonics, erosion, and volcanic activity shape the Earth's surface.
Tectonic Plates
- Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges.
Volcanism
- Molten rock (magma) from the mantle escapes to the surface, forming volcanoes and islands.
Seismic Activity
- Releases energy measured by seismographs caused by Earth’s tectonic plates moving which also causes earthquakes.
Hydrosphere
- The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water, both on the surface and in the atmosphere.
- It is a key factor in climate regulation and sustaining life.
Oceans
- Cover about 71% of the Earth's surface and contain roughly 97% of Earth's water.
- Oceans regulate the global climate by absorbing heat and distributing it around the planet.
Freshwater
- About 3% of Earth's water is freshwater, found in rivers, lakes, glaciers, and underground aquifers; glaciers and polar ice caps store the majority of Earth's freshwater.
Water Cycle (Hydrological Cycle)
- Evaporation: Water from oceans, lakes, and rivers turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
- Condensation: Water vapor cools and condenses into clouds.
- Precipitation: Water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, or hail.
- Runoff: Water moves across the land and returns to oceans and lakes.
Groundwater
- Water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.
- It is a crucial source of water for irrigation and drinking.
Ice Caps and Glaciers
- Large ice masses located primarily in Antarctica and Greenland.
- Store about 70% of the Earth’s freshwater.
Interactions Between the Layers
- Geosphere and Atmosphere: Volcanic eruptions release gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, influencing climate and weather patterns.
- Hydrosphere and Atmosphere: Water vapor in the atmosphere is critical in cloud formation and precipitation and is vital for the Earth's water cycle.
- Geosphere and Hydrosphere: The movement of tectonic plates can impact ocean currents and seabed topography, affecting marine ecosystems.
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Overview of the circulatory and respiratory systems, their components, and their functions. The circulatory system includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels, focusing on blood flow and oxygen exchange. The respiratory system covers gas exchange, detailing air passage from the nose/mouth to the lungs.