WEMS Earth's Systems Flashcard

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True or False: Volcanoes can form on plate boundaries or at hot spots.

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True

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The Earth’s system that involves all our air is called the ________________.

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atmosphere

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The Earth’s system that involves all our water is called the ________________.

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hydrosphere

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The 3 basic types of rock are:

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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Which type of volcano is shown in the diagram?

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Stratovolcano (composite)

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What is the definition of the atmosphere?

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

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed by the accumulation of sediments, often containing fossils.