3.2 and 3.3 Flashcard Review

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What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

The crust.

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What is the layer of gases surrounding the planet Earth that is retained by Earth's gravity?

Back

The atmosphere.

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What is the term for the regions of Earth where life exists?

Back

Biosphere.

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What geological feature is created when an ocean plate collides with another ocean plate?

Back

A volcanic arc of islands.

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What process is represented by the term 'evaporation'?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, mantle, and core.

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What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen.

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What is the significance of the biosphere in Earth's systems?

Back

It supports all living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

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What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, while the asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer beneath it.