Week 1: Earth's Systems Vocabulary

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Interior

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The inside of the Earth that is composed of layers.

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System

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A group of parts that work together as one.

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Sphere

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A three dimensional circular or round shape.

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Atmosphere

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The vapor that surrounds earth.

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Biosphere

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All the life on Earth.

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Lithosphere

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The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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Hydrosphere

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All the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas.

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Continental Crust

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The relatively thick part of the earth's crust that forms the large landmasses. It is generally older and more complex than the oceanic crust.

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Core

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The central/middle part of the Earth below the mantle. There is an inner and outer core.

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Mantle

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The part of the earth's interior between the crust and the core, believed to consist of hot, dense rocks.