Atmo/geo - Sphere W/layers Flashcards
1
Q
• The gaseous part of the Earth
A
•ATMOSPHERE
2
Q
• Mostly the solid, rocky part of the planet
A
•GEOSPHERE
3
Q
• It extends from the center of the Earth to its surface.
A
•GEOSPHERE
4
Q
The geosphere is divided into layers:
A
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
5
Q
• That we step on has ——— many changes through the years.
A
undergone
6
Q
• It is still changing and will continue to ——— in the future.
A
change
7
Q
• Some changes are rapid and violent like:
A
• Volcanic eruptions
• Earthquakes
• Landslides
• Severe storms like typhoons
8
Q
• Some changes occur at a very slow rate such that they remain ——— during a lifetime like mountain building and formation of different surface features.
A
unnoticed