Atmo/geo - Sphere W/layers Flashcards

1
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• The gaseous part of the Earth

A

•ATMOSPHERE

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2
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• Mostly the solid, rocky part of the planet

A

•GEOSPHERE

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3
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• It extends from the center of the Earth to its surface.

A

•GEOSPHERE

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4
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The geosphere is divided into layers:

A

Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core

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5
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• That we step on has ——— many changes through the years.

A

undergone

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6
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• It is still changing and will continue to ——— in the future.

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change

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7
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• Some changes are rapid and violent like:

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• Volcanic eruptions
• Earthquakes
• Landslides
• Severe storms like typhoons

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8
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• Some changes occur at a very slow rate such that they remain ——— during a lifetime like mountain building and formation of different surface features.

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unnoticed

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