Unit 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the atmosphere?
A
The system of gases that surrounds a planet.
2
Q
What is the hydrosphere?
A
All of Earth’s water, taken together in all states of matter.
3
Q
What is geosphere?
A
The solid portion of Earth including rocks, soil, mountains, and materials deep within Earth.
4
Q
What is biosphere?
A
The system that includes all the living things on Earth.
5
Q
What is recycle?
A
To use the materials in old things to make new things.
6
Q
What is green technology?
A
Innovative ways of using resources that minimize human impact on the environment.
