Biosphere, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere (water Cycle) Flashcards
Which sphere is the umbrella of all living organisms?
Biosphere
True or false. The lithosphere is the solid layer.
True.
True or false. The hydrosphere includes the layers of gas that surrounds the Earth.
False. It is the atmosphere.
True or false. The hydrosphere is all the water.
True
What are the 3 internal structures of the Earth?
- The core (centre)
- Mantle ( middle layer)
- The crust ( external layer)
This part of the Earth is the hottest part and has the greatest mass.
Core
This part of the Earth includes the continents and the bottom of the oceans.
The crust
What is the water cycle?
The natural cycling of water through its different states (solid, liquid and gaseous).
Which spheres does the water cycle moves between?
Hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and biosphere
What are the 7 phenomena of the water cycle.
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Precipitation
- Transpiration
- Runoff
- Infiltration
- Groundwater flow