Change in one of Earth's systems.

A change to one of Earth's systems will lead to a change in another.

Location of most of the geosphere.

Most of the geosphere is under Earth's surface.

Biosphere components.

Plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

Geosphere components.

Solid and molten rocks, soil, and sediment.

Interaction of Earth's systems.

They depend on each other and interact continuously.

A volcano is a vent in Earth's crust through which molten rock flows.

Molten rock that erupts on Earth's surface is called lava.

The lower mantle extends to a depth of 2900 km.

The outer core extends to a depth of 5100 km.

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.

The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, containing the ozone layer.

Primarily takes place in the troposphere.

Effect of Gravity on Atmosphere

Keeps the gases surrounding Earth.

Composition of Atmosphere

Mostly nitrogen and oxygen, with a small amount of water vapor.

Diagram of Atmospheric Layers

Illustrates the different layers of the atmosphere and their characteristics.

The atmosphere is made up of five major layers.

The five major layers of the atmosphere are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

Categorize means to group according to characteristics.

It is an academic vocabulary term.

The atmosphere contains the air we breathe.

It interacts with the biosphere and hydrosphere.

Studying the interaction of Earth's spheres helps scientists.

It helps them understand how Earth has changed over time and predict natural events and changes.

Nutrient transfer importance

Phosphorous from Sahara supports Amazon's ecosystem.

The bottom of the mantle is 2900 km deep.

The layers of the Earth are labeled: Continental crust, oceanic crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, inner core.

The oceanic crust is part of the Earth's crust.

The layers of the Earth are labeled: Continental crust, oceanic crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, inner core.

The upper mantle is located below the Earth's crust.

The layers of the Earth are labeled: Continental crust, oceanic crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, inner core.

The lower mantle is located below the upper mantle.

The layers of the Earth are labeled: Continental crust, oceanic crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, inner core.

Earth's Spheres Lesson 6.1 Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Biosphere

Back

The part of Earth where life exists.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Sediment

Back

Small particles of rock or soil that are carried by water or wind.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Spherical objects

Back

Objects that are round in shape, like a ball.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mantle

Back

The layer of Earth between the crust and the core.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Agree or Disagree

Back

Decide your stance on statements about Earth's spheres.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Reflective thinking

Back

Considering how your understanding has changed over time.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Earth's systems are categorized.

Back

This helps people understand how different aspects of Earth interact and depend on each other.

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