Unit 3 The Earth System Unit Review

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What is a property?

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A property is an observable or measurable characteristic of something that helps identify what it is.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the air on Earth.

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What is a substance?

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A substance is matter that is made of only one kind of atom or molecule.

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Where does water vapor most likely condense?

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Water vapor most likely condenses high in the atmosphere.

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What process is responsible for the disappearance of a puddle after sunshine?

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The process responsible is evaporation.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, or sleet.