Biosphere, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere (water Cycle) Flashcards

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Which sphere is the umbrella of all living organisms?

A

Biosphere

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True or false. The lithosphere is the solid layer.

A

True.

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True or false. The hydrosphere includes the layers of gas that surrounds the Earth.

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False. It is the atmosphere.

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True or false. The hydrosphere is all the water.

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True

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What are the 3 internal structures of the Earth?

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  1. The core (centre)
  2. Mantle ( middle layer)
  3. The crust ( external layer)
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This part of the Earth is the hottest part and has the greatest mass.

A

Core

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This part of the Earth includes the continents and the bottom of the oceans.

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The crust

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8
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What is the water cycle?

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The natural cycling of water through its different states (solid, liquid and gaseous).

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Which spheres does the water cycle moves between?

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Hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and biosphere

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10
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What are the 7 phenomena of the water cycle.

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  1. Evaporation
  2. Condensation
  3. Precipitation
  4. Transpiration
  5. Runoff
  6. Infiltration
  7. Groundwater flow
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