Earth Science

Front

What is the term for all the waters of Earth?

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Hydrosphere

Front

What is the layer of water vapor and other gases that surround Earth’s surface?

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Atmosphere

Front

What do we call the solid, rocky layers of Earth?

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Geosphere

Front

What is the process of laying down materials such as rock and soil called?

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Deposition

Front

What is the movement of materials away from a place called?

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Erosion

Front

What is the term for the study of Earth and its processes?

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Earth Science

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

Front

What is the term for the living things on Earth?

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Biosphere

Front

What is the name of the layer of Earth that includes the crust and the upper mantle?

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Lithosphere

Front

What is the term for the water in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

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Surface Water