Earth's Structure Vocabulary (6th grade TEKS-aligned)

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and their ecosystems.

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Biosphere

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The part of Earth where life exists, including all living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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Geosphere

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The solid, non-living part of Earth, including rocks, minerals, and soil.

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Hydrosphere

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All of Earth's water, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and ice.

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Surface water

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Water found on the Earth's surface, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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Watershed

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A region of land that drains into a particular river, lake, or ocean.

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Continental crust

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The thicker, less dense crust that makes up the continents.

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Core

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The central part of Earth, composed primarily of iron and nickel.

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Crust

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The outermost layer of Earth, made of solid rock.