GSS Aug 23-26 of 2024 Flashcards

1
Q

The external sphere is called the ____________, and it protects Earth from _____________.

A

magnetosphere, solar wind

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2
Q

The biggest layer is letter ______.

A

The mantle (the orange part)

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3
Q

The hydrosphere is made of ______________ and ____________.

A

97% salt water, 3% fresh water

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4
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70% of the Earth’s freshwater is found in ______________.

A

glaciers

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5
Q

Layer A has two types called ________ and _______.

A

continental crust, oceanic crust

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6
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The 4 earth spheres are ________, _________, __________, and _________. (please enter your answers separated by a comma)

A

Biosphere,Atmosphere,
Hydrosphere, Lithosphere,

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7
Q

The ___________ includes all living things on Earth.

A

biosphere

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8
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Earth’s water is split into two major categories, most of the water is __________________ and the rest is _______________.

A

salt water, fresh water

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9
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Earth’s atmosphere is made up of _________ and ___________.

A

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen

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10
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Choose the answer that lists the four layers in order.

A

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

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