Topic 1-5 Review

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including dirt, rocks, and sediments.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is a material supplied by nature that is used by humans.

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Where is most of the Earth's fresh water trapped?

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Most of the Earth's fresh water is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere that contains all of the living things on Earth.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the stage of the water cycle when water leaves the Earth's surface and goes into the air.

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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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 a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up.