NGSS
Atmosphere explained in an easy to understand way.
Atmosphere
The layer of gases that surround the Earth. Atmosphere. The atmosphere is a bubble of air around our planet that keeps us warm and helps us breathe.
Biosphere explained in an easy to understand way.
Biosphere
The part of Earth with life, its land, water and atmosphere. Biosphere. The biosphere is where all living things on Earth exist and interact with each other and their environment.
Carbon cycle
The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the Earth's spheres. carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is how carbon moves through the air, land, and water to support life.
Evaporation explained in an easy to understand way.
Evaporation
The top of liquid changing into a gas. Evaporation. Evaporation is when water turns into vapor or gas and disappears into the air.
Greenhouse effect explained in an easy to understand way.
Greenhouse effect
The warming of the Earth when the atmosphere traps heat like a blanket. Greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is when the Earth's atmosphere holds in heat, making the planet warmer like a blanket around it.
Hydrosphere explained in an easy to understand way.
Hydrosphere
All the water on Earth. Hydrosphere. The hydrosphere includes all the water found on, under, and over the surface of the Earth.
Precipitation explained in an easy to understand way.
Precipitation
Water that falls to Earth in any form, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Precipitation is when water from the sky falls to the ground in various forms.
Water cycle explained in an easy to understand way.
Water cycle
The constant movement of water through Earth and its atmosphere, by evaporation, condensation, and precipitation is called the water cycle. The water cycle is how water moves from the ground to the sky and back again.
