Unit 3 The Earth System Chapter 1 Review

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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Where is most of the Earth's surface water found?

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Most of the Earth's surface water is found in lakes.

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What is the largest source of water on Earth?

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The largest source of water on Earth is the ocean.

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What percentage of all water on Earth is salty?

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97% of all water on Earth is salty.

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What is included in the biosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living things on Earth.

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What are the main components of the Earth system?

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The main components of the Earth system are the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid land on Earth, such as soil, rocks, and mountains.

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How do the hydrosphere and biosphere interact?

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The hydrosphere provides water necessary for all living things in the biosphere.

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What is freshwater?

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Freshwater is water that is not salty, found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.