SCI 111 Earth's Subsystems Reviewer

Which term refers to precipitation that seeps into the ground through openings like cracks and pores?

Which biome is defined by arid conditions and annual precipitation below 25 cm?

Which type of forest thrives in areas with seasonal rainfall and exhibits deciduous behavior?

What is the term for precipitation that does not infiltrate the soil, leading to surface water flow into creeks and rivers?

Which biome is home to more species than all other land biomes combined?

What does the term 'Biosphere' encompass on Earth?

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of granite rocks?

Which Earth subsystem contains all the rocks, minerals, and ground found on and in Earth?

What type of system does not allow matter and energy to leave or enter?

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of basalt?

What layer of the Earth is responsible for driving convection currents in the asthenosphere?

Which layer marks the transition between the outer and inner core?

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes marine ecosystems from freshwater ecosystems?

Which mineral category contains sulfur anions chemically bonded with other elements like Galena and Pyrite (fool’s gold)?

What type of minerals have carbonate ions chemically bonded with other elements, exemplified by Calcite and Dolomite?

Which biome type contains silicon and oxygen in minerals like Quartz and Potassium Feldspar?

What distinguishes native elements like gold (Au) and silver (Ag) from non-metals like sulfur (S) and diamond (C)?

Which system has rocks and minerals as its building blocks, with pure substances having a definite composition?