Earth's Spheres

Front

The prefix "bio" comes from a Greek word that means what?

Back

Life

Front

How much of the planet is covered by water?

Back

70%

Front

What do we call FRESH water that lies beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

groundwater

Front

What do we call scientists who study the EARTH?

Back

Geoscientist

Front

Which of the following is found in the earth's Geosphere: Soil, Rocks, Minerals, All of the Above?

Back

All of the Above

Front

How much of the earth's water is considered FRESH water?

Back

3%

Front

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

Back

Geosphere

Front

Composed of all the water on or near the earth

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

This sphere is composed of all the living things

Back

Biosphere

Front

Body of air surrounding our planet.

Back

Atmosphere