EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE

Front

What does the prefix 'bio' mean?

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Life

Front

What is the term for the rock, dust, soil, and minerals of the Earth's solid crust and outer mantle?

Back

Geosphere

Front

Which sphere includes animals, forests, grasslands, and trees?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the body of air surrounding our planet called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What connection does a thunderstorm represent?

Back

Atmosphere-Hydrosphere

Front

What is the term for all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What do we call the part of Earth that includes all living things?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the solid outer part of the Earth called?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the term for the frozen water on Earth, including glaciers and ice caps?

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Cryosphere