Earth's Spheres

Front

What layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What does the prefix 'hydro-' refer to?

Back

Water

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the body of air surrounding our planet called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What is the term for the regions of the Earth that are inhabited by living organisms?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made up of molten rock?

Back

Mantle