Earth Systems Mid-Term

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What do seismic waves measure?

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Seismic waves measure the movement of energy through the Earth, primarily during earthquakes, helping to understand the Earth's internal structure.

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Where is the asteroid belt located in the solar system?

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The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the study of Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate?

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Meteorology is the study of Earth's atmosphere, focusing on weather and climate.

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What is the study of the origin, history, processes, and structure of the solid Earth called?

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Geology is the study of the origin, history, processes, and structure of the solid Earth.

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How could the same plant fossils end up on continents separated by water?

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The continents were once together in a supercontinent, allowing species to spread before drifting apart.

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What are the four main Earth systems?

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The four main Earth systems are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and life.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth and their interactions with the other Earth systems.