From which spheres are these energy sources derived?
atmosphere and hydrosphere
If a giant meteor hit the Earth, how would this affect the atmosphere?
dust particles would block the sunlight making the Earth cooler
What is most of the water in the hydrosphere?
salt water
What is atmosphere
the system that includes the gases surrounding the Earth
What are some side effects of burning fossil fuels?
animal and plants survival at risk, increase in greenhouse gases, increase in atmosphere temperature
What is hydrosphere?
The system that includes all the water on Earth
the rocky outer portion of Earth is referred to as the...
Lithosphere
The lithosphere is made up of the...
crust and upper mantle
What is this?
greenhouse effect
What is geosphere?
the system that includes rocks, minerals, and landforms of the surface and interior
What is biosphere
The system that includes all living things (animals, plants and bacteria)
What are some affects of acid rain?
it kills plants, fish and decreases nutrients in soil