Planet Earth: Ch-Ch-Changes

Which “sphere” covers all of the Earth?

• lithos

• hydros

• bios

• ecos

• atmos

The natural Earth includes all the following “spheres” EXCEPT:

• hydros.

• atmos.

• lithos.

• ecos.

The natural process of the wearing away of any land is (a)   .

Erosion naturally moves ____ and/or ____. (2 answers)

• rock

• people

• animals

• soil

Although the time can vary widely, water can eventually carve through anything.

• True

• False

What are some effects of water erosion? Select all that apply.

• Water cannot be absorbed fast enough by soil or rock.

• Too much water on the Earth's surface at a location.

• Can cause damage to farming, such as unable to plant crops.

• Can be destructive, by creating floods and landslides.

What are some effects of wind erosion? Select all that apply.

• Occurs more in areas where many plants and water resources exist.

• Can cause air pollution.

• Can cause health problems, such as from dust storms.

• Occurs more in areas where fewer plants and water resources exist.

Rock (a)   is the breakage and eventual decay of rock.

(a)   is the condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place.

What is different about climate than weather?

• There is no difference.

• Climate looks at the weather conditions in an area over a period of time.

• Weather looks at the climate conditions in an area over a period of time.

• Climate is about the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place.