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Unit 1-Nature Of Sci
Unit 1-Nature Of Science
Term | Definition |
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Earth System | he Earth System is the unified set of physical, chemical, biological and social components, processes and interactions that together determine the state and dynamics of Planet Earth, including its biota and its human occupants. |
Atmosphere | a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement" |
Geosphere | lithosphere: the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle |
Cryosphere | The cryosphere is those portions of Earth's surface where water is in solid form, including sea ice, lake ice, river ice, snow cover, glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets, and frozen ground. Thus, there is a wide overlap with the hydrosphere |
Biosphere |