Earth Subsystems Flashcards
1
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The solid portion of the Earth is composed of a naturally occurring aggregate of mineral, organic material, or natural glass called rocks
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Lithosphere/Geosphere
2
Q
Loose particles of rocks cover the surface of Earth.
A
Regolith
3
Q
- Mixture of gases that surround the planet.
- Plays an integral role in the hydrologic cycle.
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Atmosphere
4
Q
Name gases present in the Atmosphere.
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- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Argon
- Water Vapor
5
Q
Collection of Earth’s water.
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Hyrosphere
6
Q
Permanently frozen parts of Earth.
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Cryosphere
7
Q
- Layer closest to the surfaces of land.
- Contains nearly water vapor and 80% atmospheric mass.
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Troposphere
8
Q
Name the layers of the Atmosphere.
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- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Exosphere
9
Q
Percentages of gases in the Atmosphere. Go.
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- Nitrogen, 78%
- Oxygen, 21%
- Argon, 0.9%
- Literally anything else, 0.1%
10
Q
- Refers to the totality of life on Earth.
- Includes all life forms and organic matter.
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Bisophere
11
Q
Has the capacity to control both physical and chemical aspects of the environment.
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Self-Regulating System
12
Q
Too high CO2 may lead to…
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Global Warming, Climate Change
