Earth's Spheres Flashcard

Front

What is the sum of all living matter on Earth?

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Biosphere

Front

What system of Earth includes Earth’s interior, rocks and minerals, and landforms?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What is the invisible form of gas called?

Back

Vapor

Front

What do we call sand or small pieces of rock broken down by weathering and deposited on land or at the bottom of a body of water?

Back

Sediment

Front

What type of rock is heated to a temperature that is sufficient to turn it into a thick liquid?

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Molten

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the term for the frozen water on Earth, including glaciers and ice caps?

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Cryosphere

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion