Mr. W's Earth Spheres Unit Flashcard Review

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the part of the Earth's system that contains rocks and soil.

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What happens if the polar ice caps melt?

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There would be an increased risk of coastal flooding.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of the Earth's system that contains living things.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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Weather occurs in the troposphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere is the part of the Earth's system that contains frozen water, such as ice caps and glaciers.

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How do the cryosphere and biosphere interact?

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The cryosphere provides habitats for organisms in the biosphere, and changes in the cryosphere can affect living conditions.

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What is the significance of the troposphere?

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The troposphere is important because it is where we live and where weather occurs.

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What are the main components of the Earth's system?

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The main components are the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere.