6th grade final exam flashcards

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Biosphere

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Part of the Earth that contains living things.

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Hydrosphere

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All the water on the Earth including in the crust and atmosphere.

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Cycle

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A repeating flow of matter and energy through different components.

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Topography

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The shape of the land determined by elevation, relief, and landforms.

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Landform

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A feature on the surface of earth, such as a coastline, dune, or mountain.

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Coastline

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A line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake.

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Water cycle

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The continuous process by which water moves from Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back again.

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Evaporation

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The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas.

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Watershed

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The area that supplies water to a river system.

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Well

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A hole sunk in the earth to reach a supply of water.