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What process describes the release of water from plants into the atmosphere?
What process describes the release of water from plants into the atmosphere?
Which component of the Earth's system includes all the water present on Earth?
Which component of the Earth's system includes all the water present on Earth?
During which process does water vapor cool and change back into liquid water?
During which process does water vapor cool and change back into liquid water?
What type of lithosphere is found under the oceans?
What type of lithosphere is found under the oceans?
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Which process involves water collecting in bodies like lakes and rivers?
Which process involves water collecting in bodies like lakes and rivers?
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What does the lithosphere consist of?
What does the lithosphere consist of?
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Which statement describes oceanic lithosphere?
Which statement describes oceanic lithosphere?
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How does the density of oceanic lithosphere compare to that of continental lithosphere?
How does the density of oceanic lithosphere compare to that of continental lithosphere?
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What is a characteristic of continental lithosphere?
What is a characteristic of continental lithosphere?
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Which layer of the Earth is considered the lithosphere?
Which layer of the Earth is considered the lithosphere?
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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
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During which process does water vapor cool and form clouds?
During which process does water vapor cool and form clouds?
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What are the various forms of water that can fall during precipitation?
What are the various forms of water that can fall during precipitation?
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Where does water typically collect after precipitation?
Where does water typically collect after precipitation?
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What is the role of energy in the water cycle?
What is the role of energy in the water cycle?
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Which crust is denser, oceanic or continental?
Which crust is denser, oceanic or continental?
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What is the main characteristic of the mantle layer of the Earth?
What is the main characteristic of the mantle layer of the Earth?
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Which tectonic plate is NOT mentioned as one of the major or minor plates?
Which tectonic plate is NOT mentioned as one of the major or minor plates?
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What process is responsible for the erosion of rock in the hydrosphere?
What process is responsible for the erosion of rock in the hydrosphere?
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Which of the following elements is represented by the symbol 'Fe'?
Which of the following elements is represented by the symbol 'Fe'?
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Which element has the highest percentage by weight in the Earth's crust?
Which element has the highest percentage by weight in the Earth's crust?
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What is the chemical symbol for Aluminum?
What is the chemical symbol for Aluminum?
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Which compound is also known as Haematite?
Which compound is also known as Haematite?
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Which of the following best describes a compound?
Which of the following best describes a compound?
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Which element is not included in the table with a specified percentage by weight?
Which element is not included in the table with a specified percentage by weight?
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What causes lightning to occur?
What causes lightning to occur?
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Which measurement is used to quantify electrical resistance?
Which measurement is used to quantify electrical resistance?
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What is the best material for the filament of a light bulb?
What is the best material for the filament of a light bulb?
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What unit measures electric current?
What unit measures electric current?
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How much voltage can lightning discharge typically reach?
How much voltage can lightning discharge typically reach?
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What is true about mass?
What is true about mass?
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Which statement correctly describes weight?
Which statement correctly describes weight?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of gravitational force according to Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of gravitational force according to Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation?
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What is the SI unit of weight?
What is the SI unit of weight?
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What occurs when an object loses electrons?
What occurs when an object loses electrons?
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What does the law of Universal Gravitation state about the force between two particles?
What does the law of Universal Gravitation state about the force between two particles?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of Earth's magnetic field?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Earth's magnetic field?
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In what way do magnetic fields contribute to technological applications?
In what way do magnetic fields contribute to technological applications?
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How does Earth's magnetic field assist in navigation?
How does Earth's magnetic field assist in navigation?
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Which phenomenon is explained by electrostatic forces?
Which phenomenon is explained by electrostatic forces?
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Study Notes
Water Cycle Processes
- The water cycle involves several processes, including:
- Evaporation: Liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) when heated.
- Condensation: Water vapor cools and transforms back into liquid water droplets, forming clouds.
- Precipitation: Water falls back to the Earth from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- Collection: Water gathers in bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and oceans.
The Water Cycle
- Precipitation, collection, evaporation, transpiration, and condensation are key components of the water cycle.
- Transpiration: Plants release water vapor into the atmosphere.
Components of the Earth's System
- The hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere interact in the water cycle.
- Hydrosphere: Includes all water on Earth.
- Atmosphere: Gaseous layer surrounding Earth, playing a key role in water vapor transportation.
- Lithosphere: Solid, outer layer of Earth, containing and transporting water.
- Biosphere: Zone of life on Earth where water is essential for biological processes.
Types of Lithosphere
- Oceanic Lithosphere: Found under oceans, denser, and thinner than continental lithosphere.
- Continental Lithosphere: Found under continents, less dense, and thicker than oceanic lithosphere.
Energy Transfer
- Energy is exchanged between the hydrosphere and atmosphere during evaporation and precipitation.
Lithosphere
- The outer solid shell of Earth composed of the crust and upper mantle.
Types of Lithosphere
- Oceanic Lithosphere: Forms ocean floor, thinner, made of oceanic crust.
- Continental Lithosphere: Forms continents, thicker, made of continental crust.
Diagram
- A diagram illustrates different layers of Earth, including the lithosphere, mantle, and core. The oceanic lithosphere is shown as a thinner layer, and continental lithosphere as a thicker layer.
The Earth's Structure and Tectonic Plates
- Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust.
- Tectonic Plates: Large and small segments of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact, causing events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Structure of the Earth
- Crust: The thinnest layer, made of solid rock and soil.
- Mantle: The thickest layer, made of molten and solid rock.
- Core: Outer core is molten and the inner core is solid.
Hydrosphere
- Water flowing on Earth's surface erodes rock.
Elements in the Earth
- Key elements in the Earth's crust (with their symbols):
- Oxygen (O)
- Silicon (Si)
- Aluminum (Al)
- Iron (Fe)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Sodium (Na)
- Potassium (K)
- Magnesium (Mg)
Layers
- Observation of sand, pebbles, and large rocks.
Elements of the Earth's Crust
- Oxygen: 47% by weight
- Silicon: 28% by weight
- Aluminum: 8% by weight
- Iron: 5% by weight
- Calcium: 3.5% by weight
- Sodium: Not listed
- Potassium: Not listed
- Magnesium: Not listed
Additional Notes
- Elements are pure substances, while compounds are formed when two or more elements combine.
- Examples: Iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) or haematite, copper sulfide (CuS).
Summary
- The Law of Universal Gravitation describes the attraction between all particles in the universe.
- Earth's magnetic field protects us from harmful radiation, aids in navigation, and is used in various technologies.
- Lightning is a massive electrical discharge caused by static electricity.
- The types of forces include:
- Field forces (e.g., electrostatic, magnetic, gravitational).
- Contact forces (e.g., magnetic, friction).
- Attraction: Positive and negative electrostatic charges attract.
- Repulsion: Transfer of electrons, lightning.
Properties of Mass and Weight
- Mass measures the amount of matter in an object and remains constant.
- Weight is a vector quantity representing the force of gravity on an object, depending on both mass and gravitational field strength.
Lightning
- Discharge of electrons from clouds to earth.
- Around $10^{20}$ - $10^{21}$ billion volts of electricity.
Resistance
- Measured in Ohms.
- Volts measure potential difference.
- Amperes measure current.
- Lux (lx) measures illuminance.
Additional Notes
- Tungsten is the best material for light bulb filaments.
Other Notes
- Lightning is a buildup of static electricity.
- Forces: Electrostatic, magnetic, gravitational, contact, friction.
- Objects with positive charges, objects with negative charges.
- Loss and gain of electrons.
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Explore the intricate processes of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Understand how these processes interact with the Earth's hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Test your knowledge of this essential environmental system.
