EARTH & SPACE VOCABULARY

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Hydrosphere

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

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Geosphere

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All the rocks, soil, and land on Earth.

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Atmosphere

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The layers of gases around Earth that we breathe and that protect us.

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Biosphere

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All living things on Earth.

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Cryosphere

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The frozen water on Earth, like glaciers and polar ice.

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Ocean Currents

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Moving water in the oceans that affect weather and climate.

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Weather Patterns

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Daily changes in temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation.

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Wind Direction

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The way the wind is blowing, which affects weather.

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Weather vs. Climate

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Weather is short-term changes in the atmosphere. Climate is the average weather over a long time.

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Water Cycle

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The movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.