Earth Spheres, Atmosphere Layers and Uneven Heating Review

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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, glaciers, and snow.

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How does the cryosphere interact with the hydrosphere?

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Ice caps in the cryosphere melt and that water joins the hydrosphere.

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What happens to temperature as you go higher in the stratosphere?

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The temperature increases because the ozone layer absorbs UV rays.

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What are the three main parts of the Earth system that interact when plants grow?

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Biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

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Which layer of the atmosphere gets the least amount of radiation?

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Troposphere.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids, such as water or air.

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What is the role of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

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The ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, warming the stratosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.