Earth's Spheres Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the amount of water in the atmosphere?

Back

Humidity

Front

What do we call rock that is heated to become a thick liquid?

Back

Molten

Front

What encompasses all the water on Earth’s surface, including above and below the surface?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the system of Earth that includes its interior, rocks, minerals, and landforms?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What is the sum of all living matter on Earth called?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the layer of Earth that contains all the water called?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the term for the solid outer part of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What do we call the system that includes all ecosystems and living organisms?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the term for the frozen water on Earth, including glaciers and ice caps?

Back

Cryosphere

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere