Unit 2 Vocabulary Test

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Pollution

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The presence of anything in the environment that can harm living things or damage natural resources.

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Recycling

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Taking materials from old discarded objects and making new objects from them.

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Hydrosphere

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The Earth's system that includes a lot of Earth's water.

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Air mass

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A large quantity of air that has similar temperature, moisture, and pressure all through it.

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Water cycle

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The continual movement of water between the air and the land.

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Erosion

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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Biosphere

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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Climate

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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Water vapor

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Water in its gaseous state, often found in the atmosphere.