The Earth System Chapter 1 & 2 Flashcard

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What is an engineer?

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A person who uses science knowledge to design something in order to solve a problem.

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What is an explanation?

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A description of how something works or why something happens.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All of the liquid water and ice on Earth.

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What is condensation?

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The process when a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is the biosphere?

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All the living things on Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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The process when a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is a molecule?

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The smallest unit of a chemical compound, made up of atoms.

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What is water vapor?

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Water in its gaseous state.