Science 9 – Earth Science Unit Review
There are 9 google slide presentations that accompany this unit
4.1 Connection and Sustainability (4.1-1) (4.1-2)
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- Interconnectedness
- Biotic & Abiotic Factors
- Earth’s Spheres
- Atmosphere
- Geosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Biosphere
- Ecosystem Services & Sustainability
VOCAB: biotic, abiotic, atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, ecosystem, community, population, habitat, sustainable, ecosystem service
4.2 Solar Energy (4.2-1) (4.2-2) (4.2-3)
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- Absorption & Reflection by Atmosphere and Surface
- Albedo
- Greenhouse Effect
- Angle of incidence/insolation
- Distribution of Solar Energy
- Wind Systems
- Ocean Currents
- High/Low Pressure
- Salinity
- Solar Energy in the Biosphere
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Absorption & Reflection by Atmosphere and Surface
VOCAB: greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, albedo, insolation, Coriolis effect, convection, wind systems, ocean current, conduction, radiation
4.3 Energy Interactions in the Biosphere (4.3-1)
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- Food Chain and Food Web
- 1° Producer, 1°/ 2° Consumer, Decomposer
- Heterotroph/Autotroph
- Herbivore, Omnivore, Carnivore, Detritivore
- Energy Transfer
- Energy Pyramid (10% / 90%)
- Food Chain and Food Web
VOCAB: food chain, food web, energy pyramid, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, detritivore, producer, consumer, decomposer
4.4 Matter Cycles (4.4-1) (4.4-2) (4.4-3) (4.4-4)
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- Water Cycle
- Carbon Cycle
- Sources & Sinks
- Excess Carbon
- Nitrogen Cycle
- Atmosphere to Biosphere
- Excess Nitrogen
VOCAB: transpiration, condensation, precipitation, evaporation, biomagnification, bioaccumulation, stores/sinks, sources, eutrophication, nitrification, nitrogen fixation, denitrification, bacteria!
4.5 Promoting Sustainability
- How do the choices, actions and attitudes of individuals and communities affect the sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems?