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Earth’s Systems
Use this set to help you review for the Earth’s Systems Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the prefix hydro mean? | Water |
| What does the prefix geo mean? | Land |
| What does the prefix atmos mean? | Air (gas or vapor) |
| What does the prefix bio mean? | Life |
| In which sphere would you find flowers? | Biosphere |
| In which sphere would you find lakes? | Hydrosphere |
| In which sphere would you find stars? | Atmosphere |
| In which sphere would you find volcanoes? | Geosphere |
| How is the hydrosphere part of the water cycle? | Water evaporates from oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams, etc. |
| How is the atmosphere part of the water cycle? | The water rises up into the air and cools and condenses into rain or snow |
| What do plants need so they can get water from groundwater? | Long roots |
| Is there more freshwater or saltwater on Earth? | Saltwater |
| Why is it important to protect the freshwater on Earth? | We don’t have a lot that is usable |
| Where is groundwater stored under the ground? | In aquiphers |