Topic 4: Earth Systems Final

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere as a waste product.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the phase change from solid directly to gas, such as when ice or snow changes into water vapor without becoming liquid.

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What are contour lines?

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Contour lines are the curved lines on a topographic map that connect points of equal elevation.

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Which sphere do living things interact with when they breathe?

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Living things interact with the Atmosphere when they breathe.

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What is a topographic map?

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A topographic map is a type of map that shows elevation and terrain features using contour lines.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.