Introduction to Earth Science

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Geo = ?

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Earth

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Hydrosphere is ______

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part of earth that is composed of water

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How many branches of Earth Science are there?

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4

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Earth science is understanding the history of earth. True or False?

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True

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The part of Earth that contains all rock and sediment is known as?

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Geosphere

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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Define biosphere.

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The regions of Earth where life exists.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer part of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What does the term 'plate tectonics' refer to?

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The theory explaining the movement of the Earth's plates.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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It describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.