Earth Systems

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A group of components (parts) that work together is a...

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System

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Contains solid inner metal core, liquid outer core, and rocky mantle and crust.

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Geosphere

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All of Earth’s water.

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Hydrosphere

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Contains all living things on Earth.

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Biosphere

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Thin envelope of gases surrounding the Earth and contains the weather.

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Atmosphere

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All ice and snow on Earth.

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Cryosphere

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Classify the interaction: A tree is blown down by wind.

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Biosphere and Atmosphere

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Water vapor condenses to form clouds in the sky. Classify the spheres involved: Cryosphere and Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Geosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere.

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Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

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Classify the impact of warmer air temperature causing glaciers to melt.

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Cryosphere and Atmosphere

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Water picks up rocks in the river and carries it farther downstream. Classify the interaction.

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Hydrosphere and Geosphere