SC.6.E.7.4- Interaction of Earth's Spheres

Front

What is the average weather pattern for a region over a long period of time?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?

Back

Weather

Front

Which sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What part of the Earth system includes the ice sheet covering Antarctica?

Back

Cryosphere

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the Earth systems?

Back

Heat from the Sun

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the water in all its forms on Earth?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

Which sphere includes all living organisms on Earth?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What process describes the movement of water through the environment?

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

Back

Geosphere