Earth's Systems Flashcard Review

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What layer of atmosphere do humans interact with in everyday life?

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Troposphere

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What does the prefix 'Hydro-' mean?

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water

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What does the prefix 'Geo-' mean?

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ground

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What is deposition?

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Materials eroded by water, wind, or ice are dropped in a new place.

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What layer of the geosphere do humans, the biosphere, interact with?

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Crust

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.