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Earth's Spheres
Earth's Sphere's
Term | Definition |
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Biosphere | All the living matter on Earth such plants and animals in the many biome’s on Earth. Bio = living. |
Geosphere | Non-living soil, rocks, and minerals that make up the land of Earth. Geo = Rock or ground |
Atmosphere | All the air that surrounds the Earth. Atmo = Air |
Hydrosphere | Includes all the water on the Earth. Hydro = Water All the oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams of the world and CLOUDS |
Cryosphere | Includes all of the ice covering land and water such as icebergs and snow on mountains. Cryo = ice |
Sphere | globe or ball. |
Lithosphere | Top layer of the earth's geosphere. litho - stone, rock |
Interactions | actions or effects among different spheres |