Earth Systems and Environment Quiz

Earth Systems and Environment Quiz

• Geosphere: The solid part of Earth.
• Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
• Hydrosphere: All the water on Earth.
• Biosphere: All living organisms on Earth.
• Pollution: Harmful materials contaminating the environment (not sky pollution).
• Endangered species: Species at risk of extinction.
• Deforestation: Clearing large areas of forest.
• Weather: The day-to-day state of the atmosphere (temperature, wind, rain, etc.; not the color of the sky or rate of Earth's rotation).
• Warm air mass: A large body of warm air.
• Cold front: A change in weather pattern, often causing a drop in temperature.
• Rock weathering: The process of rocks being broken apart by wind, water, or other natural forces.
• Rock folding: The process of rock layers pushing together and folding upward.
• Volcanoes: A mountain or hill that allows molten rock (lava) and gases to erupt from the Earth's surface.
• Plant roots: Roots can break rocks apart and help turn rocks into soil over time.
• Overfishing: Catching too many fish too quickly can threaten or endanger fish populations.
• Atmospheric gases: Includes various gases like oxygen and nitrogen. The atmosphere surrounds Earth.
• Amazon Rainforest: Critical, large forested area often called the "lungs of the Earth" due to its oxygen-producing plants.
• Recycling: Helps conserve resources and protects forests.