Earth Spheres Review

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Greek root word for land or Earth

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Geo

Front

A glacier creates a valley = interaction between...

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Geo and Cryo

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Greek root word for frozen or ice

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Cryo

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Strong winds create ocean waves that crash onto the sand = interaction between...

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Atmo, Hydro, and Geo

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Animals breathe air = interaction between...

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Bio and Atmo

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What are the four main Earth spheres?

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Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

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Define Geosphere.

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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Define Hydrosphere.

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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Define Atmosphere.

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

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Define Biosphere.

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The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.