Flash Card Review for Earth's Systems and Me

18. The natural cycle in which carbon compounds, mainly carbon dioxide, are incorporated into living tissue through photosynthesis and returned to the atmosphere by respiration, decay of dead organisms, and the burning of fossil fuels is called the

• Water cycle
• Nitrogen cycle
• Carbon cycle
• Photosynthesis

Rain barrels collect water from rooftops and routes it through gutters and pipes into large collection tanks, such as these barrels.  These can then be stored and used to water your garden or lawn. What type of water is this?

• black water

• blue water

• grey water

• green water

This type of fossil is tree sap hardened and replaced by minerals.

• Petrified wood

• Imprint

• Amber

• Mold

History of Earth's Atmosphere. Explain the cause-effect relationships that led to the co-evolution of the earth, its atmosphere, life, and technology.

• The development of photosynthesis increased oxygen levels, allowing for more complex life forms.

• The earth's atmosphere remained unchanged, having no impact on life or technology.

• Technology developed independently of changes in the earth's atmosphere.

• Life on earth had no impact on the atmosphere or technological development.

Which of the following meals has the LARGEST water footprint?

• Green chile enchiladas with sour cream

• T-bone steak with a loaded baked potato

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk

• Veggie omelet with orange juice

Desert plants depend on (a)   water for survival.

1. Which of these processes causes the movement of carbon from the atmosphere to the biosphere?

• photosynthesis
• respiration
• decay
• diffusion

Fossil fuels, which are found in the _______________, can pollute the _______________ when they are burned.

• atmosphere, biosphere

• biosphere, hydrosphere

• hydrosphere, geosphere

• geosphere, atmosphere

We can see that there is a small amount of water here in this spaghetti sauce, however, there is actually about 254 liters of (a)   water that was used to grow the tomatoes, basil, peppers and garlic that go into the production and growth of the vegetables used to make the sauce.

This type of water is unfit for irrigation or consumption. Contains raw sewage (such as urine and feces), also called "flush water."

• black water

• green water

• blue water

• grey water