Energy in Earth's Systems

What is convection?

• is the transfer of energy between objects that are touching.

• is the transfer of energy caused by the circulation of matter due to differences in density.

• is the transfer of energy as light through space or transparent substances.

• The process of cycling matter through Earth's systems.

What is conduction?

• is the transfer of energy as light through space or transparent substances.

• is the transfer of energy caused by the circulation of matter due to differences in density.

• is the transfer of energy between objects that are touching.

• Herbivores

What components make up the Geosphere?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Convection

• Conduction

What components make up the Hydrosphere?

• Water

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

What is radiation?

• is the transfer of energy as light through space or transparent substances.

• is the transfer of energy between objects that are touching.

• is the transfer of energy caused by the circulation of matter due to differences in density.

• Air particles being transferred in a cycle.

What is the main energy source of the Hydrosphere?

• Sun

• Air

• Conduction

• Convection

What components make up the Atmosphere?

• Gasses

• Radiation

• Convection

• Water

What is the main energy source of the Atmosphere?

• Sun

• Water

• Convection

• Conduction

What components make up the Biosphere?

• Sun

• Producers (Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores)

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• The food chain

What is the main energy source of the Biosphere?

• Sun

• Water

• Conduction

• Convection