Unit 4 Journal Flashcard Day 1

Front

Components of the geosphere?

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All the solid material of Earth, from sand on the beach to heavy metals in Earth’s core

Front

Which of the following best describes the composition of Earth’s atmosphere?

Back

A mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, dust, and water vapor.

Front

Earth’s hydrosphere and biosphere are related through the interaction of:

Back

Water and living organisms

Front

When lake water evaporates, the interaction is between the __________ and the _____________.

Back

atmosphere and hydrosphere

Front

When a river current erodes the banks of the river, the interaction is between the __________ and the _____________.

Back

hydrosphere and geosphere

Front

Earth's inner core is

Back

a solid ball of iron and nickel

Front

What layer is shown by letter A? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core

Back

Crust

Front

What layer is shown by letter B? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core

Back

Mantle

Front

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth

Back

increases

Front

In the rock cycle, the sedimentary rock sandstone can change into metamorphic rock. What is the most likely explanation for this change in form?

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The change is most likely due to increased heat and pressure.