Environmental Science Concepts

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Atmosphere

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The layers of gases that surround Earth, including the air we breathe.

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Biosphere

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All living things on Earth, such as plants, animals, and people, and the places they live.

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Lithosphere

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The solid outer part of Earth, made up of rocks, soil, and landforms like mountains.

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Hydrosphere

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and even water in the air.

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Geosphere

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The solid parts of Earth, including rocks, mountains, land, and the layers beneath the surface (crust, mantle, and core).

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Earth–Sun Relationships

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The ways Earth and the Sun interact, such as how Earth’s tilt and orbit cause seasons, day and night, and changes in temperature.

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Physical Environment

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The natural world around us, including land, water, climate, and plants.

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Human Adaptation

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The ways people adjust to their environment, like building houses on stilts in flood areas or wearing warm clothes in cold climates.

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Environmental Change

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Any change in the natural world, such as a forest fire, flood, or climate change.

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Sustainability

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Using resources in a way that protects the environment so that future generations can meet their needs too.