Flashcard: Introduction to Earth's Systems

Energy from the Sun and heat from Earth's interior.

It powers weather that breaks down rocks and moves the pieces.

The processes that shape landforms happen over a very long time.

The melting would speed up because darker land absorbs more sunlight.

The water level in the aquifer will decrease because its source is reduced.

Earth's systems refer to the interconnected components of the Earth, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Constructive forces are geological processes that build up landforms, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

Destructive forces are processes that break down landforms, such as erosion and weathering.

The Sun provides energy that drives weather patterns, influencing temperature, wind, and precipitation.