Earth's Spheres and Interactions Flashcard Reveiw

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

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Atmosphere

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Rose Quartz (a mineral) is part of which sphere?

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Geosphere

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What do we call all frozen water on Earth?

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Cryosphere

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How can human activity directly impact the biosphere?

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Removing too many fish from the ocean can cause a fish species to go extinct.

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Which of Earth's spheres includes rocks and sediments?

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Geosphere

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What is the term for the water component of Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes?

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Hydrosphere

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all of Earth's solid land, including rocks, minerals, and soil.

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What is the atmosphere primarily composed of?

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The atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%).

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere refers to the frozen water part of the Earth system, including ice caps and glaciers.