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Earth's Sphere
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earth system | All of the nonliving things, living things, and processes that make up the planet Earth |
| Atmosphere | A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet, moon, or other celestial body |
| Geosphere | The mostly solid, rocky part of Earth; extends from the center of the core to the surface of the crust |
| Biosphere | The part of the Earth where life exists; includes all of the living organisms on Earth |
| Hydrosphere | The portion of Earth that is water |
| Energy budget | The net flow of energy into and out of a system |
| Cryosphere | Those portions of Earth's surface where water occurs in a solid form |