Earth's Spheres Practice Flashcard

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What are interactions?

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Actions by one thing that have an effect on another thing.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living and non-living things in their natural environment.

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What are sediments?

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Sand or small pieces of rock broken down by weathering and deposited on land or in water.

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What is a landform?

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A feature on the surface of Earth, such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river.

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What is the geosphere?

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The portion of Earth that includes Earth's interior; rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the biosphere?

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

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.