Earth's Spheres and Layers

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What does the geosphere include?

Back

The geosphere includes all the rocks that make up Earth.

Front

What does the atmosphere consist of?

Back

The atmosphere includes all the gases surrounding Earth.

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the hydrosphere?

Back

A shark is NOT an example of the hydrosphere.

Front

What does the prefix 'GEO' mean?

Back

The prefix 'GEO' means rock.

Front

What is the inner core made of?

Back

The inner core is made up of solid metal such as nickel and iron.

Front

What are the four main spheres of Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, and clouds.

Front

What is the biosphere?

Back

The biosphere includes all living things on Earth.

Front

What is the crust?

Back

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, made up of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the layer of Earth between the crust and the outer core, made of semi-solid rock.