Earth's Systems Flashcards

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Greenhouse Gases like CO₂, methane, and water vapor trap heat like a blanket around Earth.

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These gases are essential for life but can cause problems in excess.

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Too many greenhouse gases lead to global warming, causing melting glaciers and ice caps, which results in

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rising sea levels

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Global warming can cause rising sea levels and

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This threatens coastal communities.

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Global warming causes changes to ecosystems and animal habitats and as a result

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Species may struggle to adapt.

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The atmosphere is divided into five layers, each with different characteristics.

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These layers include the Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

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Weather occurs in the ______ including clouds, rain, and storms.

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troposphere

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The Troposphere contains most of the atmosphere’s oxygen.

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It is essential for life on Earth.

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The Stratosphere contains the ozone layer, protecting Earth from the Sun’s harmful UV rays.

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This layer is crucial for life.

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The ______ is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

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mesosphere

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The ______ is the outermost layer of the atmosphere and it gradually merges into outer space.

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exosphere