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What is the solid part of Earth called?
What is the solid part of Earth called?
- Geosphere (correct)
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
Which of these is NOT part of Earth's main systems?
Which of these is NOT part of Earth's main systems?
- Water
- Air
- Cars (correct)
- Rocks
What can wind do to rocks over time?
What can wind do to rocks over time?
- Make them bigger
- Paint them
- Shape them (correct)
- Turn them into water
How can plant roots change rocks?
How can plant roots change rocks?
What is it called when rock layers push together and fold upward?
What is it called when rock layers push together and fold upward?
What comes out of a volcano?
What comes out of a volcano?
What is the biosphere?
What is the biosphere?
Which of these is NOT a type of pollution?
Which of these is NOT a type of pollution?
What can happen if we catch too many fish too quickly?
What can happen if we catch too many fish too quickly?
What does 'endangered' mean?
What does 'endangered' mean?
Which of these helps protect our biosphere?
Which of these helps protect our biosphere?
What is the layer of gases around Earth called?
What is the layer of gases around Earth called?
What is weather?
What is weather?
Which of these is NOT part of weather?
Which of these is NOT part of weather?
What is a warm air mass?
What is a warm air mass?
What often happens when a cold front passes through?
What often happens when a cold front passes through?
What is deforestation?
What is deforestation?
Why is the Amazon Rainforest called the 'lungs of the Earth'?
Why is the Amazon Rainforest called the 'lungs of the Earth'?
What can we do to help save forests?
What can we do to help save forests?
Why is it important to protect the Amazon Rainforest?
Why is it important to protect the Amazon Rainforest?
Flashcards
Geosphere
Geosphere
The solid part of Earth, including rocks and land.
Earth's main systems
Earth's main systems
Air, water, rocks form Earth's main systems; cars aren't included.
Wind's effect on rocks
Wind's effect on rocks
Wind can shape rocks over time through erosion.
Plant roots and rocks
Plant roots and rocks
Roots can break apart rocks, leading to soil formation.
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Folded mountains
Folded mountains
Layers of rock pushed together and folded upward.
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Volcano output
Volcano output
A volcano releases lava, not water or snow.
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Biosphere
Biosphere
The biosphere includes all living things on Earth.
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Types of pollution
Types of pollution
Land, water, and air pollution are types; sky pollution is not recognized.
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Overfishing consequences
Overfishing consequences
Catching too many fish can endanger their populations.
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Endangered definition
Endangered definition
Endangered means an animal is at risk of extinction.
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Protecting the biosphere
Protecting the biosphere
Planting trees helps protect the biosphere.
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
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Weather definition
Weather definition
Weather describes the day-to-day state of the atmosphere.
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Components of weather
Components of weather
Temperature, wind, and rain are part of weather; mountains are not.
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Warm air mass
Warm air mass
A large body of warm air affects weather conditions.
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Cold front effects
Cold front effects
A cold front typically causes a temperature drop.
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Deforestation
Deforestation
Deforestation is the clearing of large areas of forests.
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Amazon Rainforest importance
Amazon Rainforest importance
It's called the 'lungs of the Earth' for its oxygen production.
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Saving forests
Saving forests
Recycling paper can help save forests from deforestation.
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Protecting the Amazon
Protecting the Amazon
Protecting the Amazon is crucial for clean air.
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