Earth's Systems and Concepts

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Atmosphere

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The Earth's system that includes all living things

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Biosphere

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To clearly show the differences between two objects

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Distinguish

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The Earth's system that includes rocks, soil, sediments, and Earth's core and mantle

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Geosphere

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The process in which heat is trapped in Earth's atmosphere

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Greenhouse effect

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A relationship where different parts depend on each other

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Interdependent

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A part of the geosphere that contains Earth's crust and outer, rigid part of the mantle

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Lithosphere

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A group of parts that together complete a task

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System

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The Earth's system that includes all water

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Hydrosphere