3.1.Geosphere and Biosphere

Front

What is the thin layer of gases surrounding Earth?

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Atmosphere

Front

What does air represent in a model of Earth’s major systems?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer under the lithosphere where soft rock can flow?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the mostly solid, rocky part of the Earth called?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What do we call a group of components that work together?

Back

System

Front

What is the term for the water part of Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the term for the living organisms and their environments on Earth?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made up of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the solid inner part of the Earth called?

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Inner core