Earth's Systems Interactions

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What is Molten Rock?

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Rock heated to a temperature that is sufficient to turn it into a thick liquid.

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Define 'Organism'.

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A living thing.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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All of the water in the air, oceans, rivers, lakes, icecaps, soil, rocks, and organisms of Earth.

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Define 'Landform'.

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Feature on the surface of Earth such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of gas surrounding Earth; held in place by gravity and composed of a limited number of elements - primarily nitrogen and oxygen.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including the crust and the interior.

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What is the Biosphere?

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

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What is Weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is Erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is a Volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.