chpt. 2 flashcards

Question 1

sun and the group of bodies that revolve around it

Answer 1

solar system

Question 2

major bodies that orbit a star

Answer 2

planets

Question 3

smaller objects that orbit a pant

Answer 3

moons

Question 4

a body that orbits a large body

Answer 4

satellite

Question 5

one complete spin a round the earth that takes 24 hours to complete

Answer 5

rotation

Question 6

energy that comes from the sun

Answer 6

solar energy

Question 7

smaller objects that orbit a planet

Answer 7

moons

Question 8

a body that orbits a large body

Answer 8

satellite

Question 9

an envelope of gases that surrounds earth

Answer 9

atmosphere

Question 10

the solid crust of the planet

Answer 10

lithophere

Question 11

all of earths water

Answer 11

hydrosphere

Question 12

the part of earth that includes all life forms

Answer 12

biosphere

Question 13

earths four spheres make up this;includes all the biological, chemical, and physical conditions that interact and affect life.

Answer 13

environment

Question 14

the solid crust of the plant

Answer 14

lithophere

Question 15

extends from deep ocean floors to high in the atmosphere

Answer 15

hydrosphere

Question 16

includes all life forms, both plants and animals

Answer 16

atmosphere

Question 17

protects earth from the suns harmful radiation

Answer 17

atmosphere

Question 18

covers about 70% of earths surface

Answer 18

atmosphere

Question 19

includes land and soil

Answer 19

lithosphere

Question 20

geoghaphers divide the earth system into how many parts

Answer 20

four

Question 21

protects earth from the sun’s harmful radiation

Answer 21

hydrosphere

Question 22

individuals and groups sometimes try to influence governmental decisions on enviromental issues, a practice called

Answer 22

lobbying

Question 23

much of Earth’s water in the form of ice is locked in what in the polar regions

Answer 23

glaciers