Earth's Spheres Flashcard

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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 are the four main spheres of Earth?

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The four main spheres are the Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, and Biosphere.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the layer of the planet where life exists, including all living organisms.

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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 glaciers.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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What happens during the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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What does it mean when a species is extinct?

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A species is extinct when there are no living individuals left of that species.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface that allows molten rock, gases, and ash to escape.

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How do the Geosphere and Atmosphere interact?

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The Geosphere and Atmosphere interact through processes like volcanic eruptions releasing gases into the air.

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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.