Earth Spheres, Atmosphere Layers and Uneven Heating Review

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What is the land breeze and in which direction does it blow at night?

Back

A land breeze occurs at night when the land cools faster than the ocean, causing the wind to blow toward the ocean.

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What is the interaction between the biosphere and hydrosphere when plants receive water from precipitation?

Back

This interaction is an example of how living organisms (biosphere) depend on water (hydrosphere) for survival.

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What causes differences in air densities on Earth?

Back

The uneven heating of the Earth causes differences in air densities.

Front

Which process affects air or water but NOT land?

Back

Convection affects air and water but does not affect land.

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What happens to the air in Florida compared to New York due to sunlight differences?

Back

The air in Florida will rise higher than the air in New York because Florida receives more sunlight.

Front

Define the geosphere.

Back

The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the biosphere?

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

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Explain the term 'atmosphere'.

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

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself.