Earth science Flashcards
1
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A set of connected devices that operates together
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system
2
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all rocks,stones and minerals found in the earth’s
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Geosphere
3
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primary layers of geosphere
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crust, mantle and core
4
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composed of iron and nickel
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core
5
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a molten layer
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mantle
6
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the surface of the earth
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crust
7
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is the solid earth that includes continental and oceanic crust as well as the layers of earth exteriors
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geosphere
8
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94% of earth is composed of
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oxygen, silicon and magnesium
9
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The geosphere is not ______. It’s crust is in a constant state of motion
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static
10
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is the outer part of the earth consisting the crust and the upper mantle
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lithosphere
11
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all water found in the earth
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hydrosphere
12
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all ice found in the earth
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cryosphere
13
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all gasses found in the earth
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atmosphere
14
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where all weather occurs
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atmosphere
15
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Fresh water: %
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2.5%
