Earth Systems Review

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What is one method used to reduce soil erosion caused by drought?

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Plant Various Crops.

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How would you describe Earth's water?

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Most of Earth's water is salt water. The little bit of fresh water on Earth is mostly frozen.

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Define geosphere.

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Ground on Earth.

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Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere: sand, volcano, mushrooms, rocks?

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Mushrooms.

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Define biosphere.

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Life on Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Coal.