Topic 3 Lesson 2: Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

What is a greenhouse?

• A structure made of glass used to grow plants and trap the heat of the sun.

• A type of plant.

• A type of animal habitat.

• A weather phenomenon.

What are the two types of water in the hydrosphere?

• Fresh water and saltwater.

• Rainwater and seawater.

• Groundwater and surface water.

• Ice and vapor.

Living things need _______ to survive.

• fresh water

• sunlight

• carbon dioxide

• soil

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What are examples of the hydrosphere?

• Ice, oceans, and lakes.

• Mountains and valleys.

• Deserts and forests.

• Clouds and rain.

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What is the atmosphere made of?

• Mixed gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen.

• Pure oxygen.

• Pure nitrogen.

• Carbon dioxide and methane.

The ozone layer protects us from what?

• The sun’s radiation

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Noise pollution

The atmosphere is like a blanket because it:

• traps heat and keeps the Earth warm

• allows all heat to escape into space

• blocks all sunlight from reaching the Earth

• is made of cotton like a blanket

What can UV rays cause?

• Sunburn and other harmful conditions.

• Rain and snow.

• Growth of plants.

• Formation of clouds.

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What causes the different types of precipitation like rain, snow, ice, etc?

• the air pressure

• temperature

• the sun

• depends on its mood

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What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?

• The eye

• The wall

• The vortex

• The spiral