Earth's Spheres & Cycles Review

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What is the process of plants taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen called?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the process called when water changes from liquid to vapor?

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Evaporation

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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Sand

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This is part of the atmosphere: what is it?

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Atmosphere

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Which one of these does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?

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Planting trees

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

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What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

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Atmosphere

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.