Earth Subsystems Flashcards

1
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Interconnected systems that makes up the Earth

A

Earth Subsystems

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2
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Earth Subsystems are…

A

Complex and Dynamic

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3
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The FOUR (4) Types of Subsystems

A

Geosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere

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4
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Includes the solid (continents, mountains, etc.) parts of the Earth

A

Geosphere

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5
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Structure (Layers) of the Earth

A

Crust
Mantle
Core (Inner and Outer)

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6
Q

Which Earth CORE is solid?

A

Inner Core

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7
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Encompasses all the water on Earth

A

Hydrosphere

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8
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What’s another word for Geosphere?

A

Lithosphere

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9
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Water Cycle Process

A

Evaporation > Condensation > Precipitation > Run-Off

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10
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Layer of gases (air) that surround the Earth

A

Atmosphere

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11
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Layers of the Atmosphere

A

Troposphere (Thinnest)
Stratosphere (UV Rays)
Mesosphere (Space Debri)
Thermosphere (Hottest)
Exosphere

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12
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All living organisms on Earth - plants and animals

A

Biosphere

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13
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Example of the Interaction of the Earth Subsystems

A

Photosynthesis

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