Earth's Systems Flashcard 1

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What is the thin layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

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Atmosphere

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What does 'hydro' mean?

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Water

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Where can evidence of the interaction between the biosphere and atmosphere be found?

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In the carbon dioxide and oxygen cycle

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How do plants in the biosphere interact with the geosphere?

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Plants in the biosphere take in nutrients from the geosphere.

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True or False: The atmosphere includes water vapor, which is water that has evaporated into gas form.

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True

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, essential for life.

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What role do plants play in the carbon dioxide and oxygen cycle?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.