Earth Spheres Review

Front

What part of the Earth is where life is found?

Back

Biosphere

Front

Which sphere of the Earth includes all living organisms?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the term for the sphere that contains all the water on Earth?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

How much of the planet is covered by water?

Back

70%

Front

What does 'Hydro' refer to in the context of Earth spheres?

Back

Water

Front

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

Front

Define biosphere.

Back

The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.

Front

What is the difference between biomes and ecosystems?

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Biomes are large areas with similar climate and organisms, while ecosystems are smaller units within biomes.