Intro to Earth Science

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere refers to all of the land, minerals, and rocks on Earth.

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What makes up the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all of the water on Earth's surface, underground, and in the air.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is all the air that surrounds Earth.

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What do scientists use to represent objects or processes that cannot be directly observed?

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Scientists use models to represent objects or processes that cannot be directly observed.

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What is the Equator?

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The Equator is a horizontal circle halfway between the north and south poles that separates Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.

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Define the term 'Biosphere'.

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

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a region.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates and how they interact at their boundaries.

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What is erosion?

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