Amplify Earth System Chapter 2

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

• The sun heats water, causing evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle.

• The sun cools water, preventing evaporation from occurring.

• The sun provides light but does not affect the water cycle.

• The sun causes water to freeze, which is essential for the water cycle.

What are constraints in engineering?

• Limitations or restrictions that engineers must consider when designing solutions.

• Guidelines that engineers can ignore during the design process.

• Tools used by engineers to enhance their designs.

• Creative ideas that engineers implement in their projects.

What is the hydrosphere?

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

• The part of Earth that includes all living organisms.

• The region of Earth that contains all the water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

• The solid outer part of the Earth, including rocks and soil.

Where is most of the Earth's freshwater found?

• In rivers

• In lakes

• In glaciers

• In the atmosphere

What is condensation?

• The process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

• The process of water evaporating into vapor.

• The process of ice melting into water.

• The process of water being absorbed by soil.

What is the atmosphere?

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

• The atmosphere is a solid layer of minerals beneath the Earth's surface.

• The atmosphere is a collection of water bodies on the Earth's surface.

• The atmosphere is the inner core of the Earth made of molten rock.

What happens during evaporation?

• Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water and turns it into water vapor.

• Evaporation is the process of water turning into ice due to low temperatures.

• Evaporation happens when water is cooled and forms droplets on surfaces.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by plants from the soil.

What is the importance of the water cycle?

• It helps in the formation of clouds and precipitation.

• It distributes water across the planet, supporting all forms of life.

• It regulates the temperature of the Earth.

• It is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.

What is the biosphere?

• The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

• The biosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

• The biosphere is the region of the Earth that is permanently frozen.

• The biosphere is the area where only human life can survive.

What are criteria in engineering?

• Criteria are the standards or principles that engineers use to evaluate how well a solution solves a problem.

• Criteria are the tools used by engineers to build structures.

• Criteria are the financial budgets allocated for engineering projects.

• Criteria are the environmental impacts considered in engineering designs.