States of Water Solid Liquid Gas When a sample of water changes from a solid to a liquid, how much does the mass change? Mass is greater in the solid state than it is in the liquid state B. Mass is great in the liquid state than it is in the solid state C. Mass is equal in the solid and liquid states. A. Law of Conservation of Mass The law of conservation of matter means that matter is not lost during a change in the state of water. Therefore, mass is not lost during a change in the state of water. Where Can Water be Found? Hydrosphere: All the water on or beneath Earth's surface Where Can Water be Found? Biosphere: All the living things on Earth and their environments Where Can Water be Found? Geosphere: The solid part of Earth including all rocks and mineral Where Can Water be Found? Water Cycle: the movement and storage of water between Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere Properties of Water Molecule The smallest particle of a substance that retains the chemical and physical properties of the substance and is composed of two or more atoms Billions and Billions of water molecules come together to form bodies of water such as rivers and lakes. Movement of Water Play video – http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/educator_ess_v11/climatem eteorology/mod_flash/3-states-of-water/3-states-ofwater.html Parts of the Water Cycle Human Impacts What are some ways that humans can have an affect on the water cycle? 1. Go to the “Assessments” tab: 2. Click on the “S1 Climate and Meteorology 01: Water Cycle ” 3. Answer all questions and at the bottom check the box, and finally click “submit”. The Atmosphere A protective layer of gases that surrounds the Earth like an envelop How do you think the atmosphere protects the biosphere, geosphere, and water cycle? Composition of the Atmosphere Structure of the Atmosphere The effects of gravity, solar radiation, and the properties of the gases cause the atmosphere to be layered. These layers are ordered based on their temperature and density Exosphere Thermosphere Mesosphere Stratosphere Troposphere Atmospheric Pressure Air pressure is the force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air (air molecules). Why role does gravity play? How does altitude affect air pressure? Tools for Measuring Air Pressure Barometer - Liquid mercury inside a long glass tube moves up and down based on the force of the atmosphere on the liquid. What happens to the weather and temperature as the barometric pressure increases or decreases? Air Pressure Lab Earth’s Winds Wind Energy What can wind be used for? What are some advantages and disadvantages of wind energy? 1. Go to the “Assessments” tab: 2. Click on the “S1 Climate and Meteorology 02: The Atmosphere ” 3. Answer all questions and at the bottom check the box, and finally click “submit”. So What is the Difference? Collecting Weather Data Method Type of Data Thermometer Temperature Barometer Air Pressure Hygrometer Humidity Anemometer and Wind Vane Wind Speed and Direction Cloud Type and Cover Types of Clouds and % coverage Rain gauge Amount of Precipitation Image Weather Maps On March 11, 2010, how many of Florida’s temperature readings for the daily high temperature were above average? Hint: Compare the top numbers in Map 1 with the climate data for the mean daily maximum temperatures for Florida in Map 2. What can you infer about the weather on March 11, 2010, compared with Florida’s expected climate in March? Was it warmer or colder than usual? Hint: Compare the data on Map 1 with the data on Map 2 and Map 3. Weather Records Weather data can be collected to make climate maps. Predicting future climate events, such as droughts, can be easier. Collecting weather records can help scientists see patterns in the weather. Climate Zones A climate zone is an area on Earth with similar temperature and precipitation patterns. Climate Zones affect the Biosphere There are three types of zones Polar Temperate Tropical Temperate Polar Tropical Climate Zones Type Annual Precipitation Description Examples of life Tropical Rain Forest High Lush, dense, high diversity Monkeys , tree frogs, parrots, orchids, mahogany trees Deserts Low Dry soil conditions Cactus, small bushes, lizards, small rodents, camels Savanna Alternating highs and lows Wet and dry seasons Small shrubs, tall grasses, lions, giraffes, elephants Temperate Climate Zones Type Annual Grasslands Precipitation Grasslands Variable Description Wet and dry Temperate Forests seasons Examples of life Prairie grasses, wildflowers, small rodents, bison, foxes Temperate Sufficient Chaparral Forest Relatively consistent amount of water Deer, bear, migrating birds, deciduous trees Chaparral Very hot and dry Thick leaves, small shrubs, coyotes, alligators, cattle, large birds Low Polar Climate Zones Type Taiga Tundra Taiga Annual Precipitation Form of snow Low Description Mild summers, Tundra long cold winters Examples of life Pine trees, wolves, moose, and elk Colder than Taiga, Moss, small flowers, ground polar bears, caribou, permanently frozen arctic foxes Weathering in the Geosphere 1. Go to the “Assessments” tab: 2. Click on the “S1 Climate and Meteorology 03: Weather vs. Climate ” 3. Answer all questions and at the bottom check the box, and finally click “submit”.