Dynamic Earth Vocab

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Matter, energy, and processes within Earth's boundary

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Earth system

Front

Layer of invisible gases surrounding Earth

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atmosphere

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Physical or chemical breakdown of rock

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weathering

Front

The solid, rocky part of Earth

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geosphere

Front

Part of Earth that is liquid water

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hydrosphere

Front

Layer of invisible gases surrounding Earth

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atmosphere

Front

Part of Earth where life exists; all living things and areas.

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biosphere

Front

Net energy flow into/out of a system

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energy budget

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Process of rock breaking into smaller pieces by physical changes.

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physical weathering

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Breaking down and wearing away of rocks by action of other rocks.

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abrasion