Copy of Earth and Its Resources Unit 5 Review

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Which sphere of Earth does snow belong to?

Back

Hydrosphere

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Fill in the blank: Sand is part of the _______.

Back

Geosphere

Front

Which layer of the Earth is composed mainly of silicate rocks?

Back

Mantle

Front

Fill in the blank: ________ rock is created when layers of sediments are pressed and cemented together.

Back

Sedimentary

Front

Select the layer that contains the biosphere.

Back

Layer A

Front

What is the definition of the Hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and ice.

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What is the definition of the Geosphere?

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

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What is the definition of the Atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

Front

What is the definition of the Biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock.