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earth's systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| .what makes up the atmosphere? | air |
| what makes up the biosphere? | all living things |
| 1.Where is most of the water located on Earth? | ocean |
| 2. Why do clouds form above a mountain range? | moist winds blow from the oceans towards the mountain |
| 3. Where is most of Earth's freshwater located? | icecaps and glaciers |
| What is the geosphere made up of? | solid and molten rock,solid and sedilme |
| How do oceans affect climate? | by increasing the rise and fall of air temperature |
| What is evaporation? | a process where changing liquid water into water vapor |
| What is the source of energy for all the parts of the water cycle? | sun |
| What happens as time goes by and water goes through the water cycle over and over? | the amount of water on earth stays the same |
| What are types of precipitation? | rain,snow,hail or sleet falling to the ground |
| Rainforest are usually located near the equator. How does this location effect the formation of clouds? | the large amount of rainfall |
| Why is watering plants and grass in the early morning a way for humans to conserve water? | Smaller amounts of water evaporate in the cool morning |
| At which location would the air pressure be the greatest? | at the beach |