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Activity 1
Spheres Interactions

Choose the spheres that are working together to create the indicated phenomenon. Write the
letters representing the spheres in the box.
Write A – Atmosphere, H – Hydrosphere, B- Biosphere, G- Geosphere

1. Water in the lake seeps into the cliff walls behind then dam, becoming underground water or
evaporating into the air.

2. A mountain range blocks rainfall from reaching an area, making it dry.

3. The ocean supports many ecosystems from coral reefs to tide pools.

4. A sudden rainstorm in the desert can cause flooding and sever erosion, changing the landscape.

5. Volcanic dents in the ocean creates habitats for creatures that live in or near the intense heat.

6. The troposphere is where evaporating water from the ocean forms clouds and precipitation.

7. Wave action from the strong winds causes the coastline to erode.

8. Warming the oceans with climate change may be causing the increase violence in the storms.

9. Daily rain and equator warmth creates the perfect weather and climate in the country.

10. Plants draw water and nutrients from the soil and release water vapor into the atmosphere.
 ACTIVITY 2:
WHAT’S THE MISSING WORD?

Direction: Complete each statement by filling in the blanks with the missing word. Choose
your answers from the box.

Magnetic solar
Ultraviolet Earth
Core nitrogen
Moon water
Ozone layer life

(1) _________________ is the only place in the universe that can support (2) ___________.

Our planet has molten metallic (3) ________________ _which enables it to hold a strong

and stable (4) _____________________ field.

This prevents stripping of the Earth’s atmosphere by lethal cosmic rays and (5) __________
flares.

The planet’s distance from the sun also allows the presence of liquid (6) _____________ and
an active water cycle.

The Earth is also protected by a/an (7) _________________ which shields life from harmful

(8) __________________________ rays.

The atmosphere is also composed of the right mixture of gases with 78% (9) ____________
and 21% oxygen, which are perfect for life to exist.

The (10) __________________ also plays an important role for Earth to support life since it
stabilizes the Earth’s rotation preventing drastic climate changes to occur.