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What is the solid part of Earth called?
What is the solid part of Earth called?
- Geosphere (correct)
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
- Hydrosphere
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?
- Shape them (correct)
- Turn them into water
- Make them bigger
- Paint them
What is it called when rock layers push together and fold upward?
What is it called when rock layers push together and fold upward?
Which of these helps protect our biosphere?
Which of these helps protect our biosphere?
What is weather?
What is weather?
What is deforestation?
What is deforestation?
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?
What is the layer of gases around Earth called?
What is the layer of gases around Earth called?
Flashcards
Geosphere
Geosphere
The solid part of Earth including rocks and minerals.
Main Earth Systems
Main Earth Systems
The primary systems of Earth include air, water, rocks but not cars.
Wind effects on rocks
Wind effects on rocks
Wind can shape rocks over time through erosion.
Plant roots
Plant roots
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Biosphere
Biosphere
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Endangered
Endangered
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Deforestation
Deforestation
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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Cold front impact
Cold front impact
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Amazon Rainforest
Amazon Rainforest
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Study Notes
Earth's 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 things on Earth
- Pollution: Harmful substances contaminating the environment
- Water pollution, land pollution, and air pollution are types of pollution
- Endangered animals: Species at risk of extinction
- Deforestation: Clearing large areas of forest for other uses
- Layers of air around Earth: Atmosphere
- Weather: Day-to-day atmospheric conditions
- Warm air mass: A large body of warm air
- Cold front: A front that brings colder temperatures
- Deforestation: clearing large areas of forests
- Amazon Rainforest: A large rainforest, considered the "lungs of the Earth" because of its high oxygen production
- Protecting forests: Important measures include recycling, using less paper, and planting new trees
- Rock shaping by wind and plants: Wind shapes rocks by eroding them, while roots crack rocks apart
- Rock folding: Rock layers pushed together and folded upward, creating folded mountains.
- Volcanoes: Volcanic eruptions release lava.
- Overfishing: Catching too many fish quickly can lead to fish becoming endangered or depleted
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