Unit 1 3rd block Retest & Make-Up Tests - Spheres & Cycles

Front

The layer of the atmosphere in which weather change occurs is the ___________.

Back

troposphere

Front

What are the main compositional layers of Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core

Front

Describe the relationship between Earth's spheres and cycles.

Back

Earth's biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are all connected. What affects one, affects all.

Front

The root word 'geo' means ____

Back

earth, ground and soil

Front

What can happen when solar energy hits clouds in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

It can be reflected or absorbed.

Front

What is the biosphere?

Back

The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

Front

Define the geosphere.

Back

The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including the crust and the interior.

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

Front

What does the atmosphere consist of?

Back

The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

Front

Explain the concept of energy transfer between Earth's spheres.

Back

Energy can move between spheres, affecting weather, climate, and ecosystems.