Earth's 4 Systems Flashcard

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What is the biosphere?

Back

All life on Earth.

Front

Are Earth's systems constantly interacting with one another?

Back

True.

Front

What is an example of an interaction between the biosphere and hydrosphere?

Back

Polar Bears hunting seals on ice.

Front

What part of the Earth System includes the gases that surround the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere.

Front

Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere: sand, volcano, mushrooms, rocks?

Back

Mushrooms.

Front

What is the geosphere?

Back

The solid parts of Earth, including rocks and landforms.

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

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

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

Front

What is an example of the interaction between the atmosphere and biosphere?

Back

Plants using sunlight for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the relationship between the geosphere and hydrosphere?

Back

The geosphere affects the flow of water in the hydrosphere.