Earths Spheres Flashcard

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What is the lowest and densest layer of Earth’s atmosphere?

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Troposphere - contains about 75% of all air and is where most weather phenomena occur.

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What is the layer of gases surrounding a planet called?

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Atmosphere - it encompasses all the gases that surround a planet.

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What is the third layer of the atmosphere above Earth’s surface where most meteors burn up?

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Mesosphere - it is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

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What is the solid portion of Earth, including the crust and interior rock?

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Geosphere - it includes both solid and molten rock.

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What sphere is described by the following scenario: The fire removed all the vegetation in the area, and animals either relocated or died. Some plants, however, benefited from the heat of the fire. The heat opened their seeds so they could germinate.

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Biosphere - it includes all living organisms and their interactions.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is located?

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Stratosphere - it contains the ozone layer that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

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What is the term for the water portion of Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes?

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Hydrosphere - it encompasses all water bodies on Earth.

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What is the term for the study of Earth's physical structure and substance?

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Geology - it is the science that deals with Earth's physical structure.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to space?

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Exosphere - it is the outermost layer of the atmosphere.

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What is the term for the interaction between living organisms and their environment?

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Ecology - it studies the relationships between organisms and their environment.

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