Interactions of Earth's Spheres FLASHCARD 1

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

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Which gas is NOT found in the atmosphere?

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Ash is not found in the atmosphere.

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What does the hydrosphere include?

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The hydrosphere includes all water bodies on Earth, such as oceans, glaciers, and snow.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the biosphere?

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Oxygen is not part of the biosphere; it is a gas that supports life.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, including all living and once-living things.

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What is an example of a component of the atmosphere?

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Examples include wind, tornadoes, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

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What are glaciers?

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Glaciers are large masses of ice that form from compacted snow and flow slowly over land.

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the atmosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.