Interactions of Earth's Spheres: Study Guide

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

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What are the two types of crust?

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The two types of crust are continental crust and oceanic crust.

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What can be found in the Earth's Geosphere?

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Soil, Rocks, and Minerals are all found in the Earth's Geosphere.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the body of air surrounding our planet.

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What is Sedimentary Rock?

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Sedimentary Rock forms when sediment from older rocks gets pressed and cemented together.

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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 Biosphere?

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

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What is the difference between continental crust and oceanic crust?

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Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust, which is thinner and denser.

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What role does the Geosphere play in Earth's systems?

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The Geosphere provides the solid surface of the Earth and interacts with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.