Earth Spheres & Systems Notes

Front

A __________ refers to parts of a whole that work together.

Back

system

Front

The __________ is an amazing system with different parts that change the Earth’s __________ over time.

Back

biosphere, climate

Front

What radiates energy that reaches the surface of the Earth?

Back

sun

Front

The Earth has a __________, metal __________ at its center which radiates energy up to the surface.

Back

core

Front

The __________ refers to all the water on Earth.

Back

hydrosphere

Front

Water is found in lakes, rivers, oceans, __________ in the spaces in __________, and as water __________ or liquid water in the atmosphere.

Back

Water is found in lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater in the spaces in soil, and as water vapor or liquid water in the atmosphere.

Front

Water moves around the Earth in the __________ which is driven by energy from the sun and __________.

Back

water cycle

Front

The sun causes water to __________ and move into the atmosphere as water vapor.

Back

evaporate

Front

Water __________s into clouds and when it gets too heavy it falls as precipitation like rain.

Back

evaporates

Front

Rain and flowing water break down boulders and mountains into pebbles and hills over long periods of time.

Back

weathering