Earth's Spheres

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere refers to the frozen water part of the Earth system, including ice caps, glaciers, sea ice, and permafrost.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the cryosphere? Rain, Snow, Hail, Sleet

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Rain is NOT a part of the cryosphere.

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What are the main components of the cryosphere?

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The main components include glaciers, ice sheets, sea ice, and permafrost.

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What is the main source of energy for the global circulation system?

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Solar radiation is the main source of energy for the global circulation system.

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Which of the following is NOT a form of frozen water in the cryosphere? Ocean water, Ice shelves, Permafrost, Glaciers

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Ocean water is NOT a form of frozen water in the cryosphere.

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What are the six major ions found in ocean water?

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The six major ions are Sodium, Chloride, Magnesium, Sulfate, Calcium, and Potassium.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six major ions found in ocean water? Nitrate ion, Sodium ion, Magnesium ion, Calcium ion

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Nitrate ion is NOT one of the six major ions found in ocean water.

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What is freshwater?

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Freshwater is water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, and streams.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of freshwater bodies? They are always frozen, They can range in size, They are found in streams and rivers, They can vary in depth and shape

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They are always frozen is NOT a characteristic of freshwater bodies.

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What is permafrost?

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Permafrost is a layer of permanently frozen soil found in polar regions.