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Chapter 1.1
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| biosphere | all the parts of Earth where there is life. |
| geosphere | Earth's solid and molten rocks, soil and sediment. |
| sediment | material that forms when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces or dissolved in water. |
| magma | molten or liquid rock underground. |
| lava | molten rock that erupts on Earth's surface. |
| hydrosphere | system containing all the liquid water on Earth. |
| atmosphere | the layer of gases surrounding Earth. |
| cryosphere | all of the frozen water on Earth. |
| system | group of parts that work together as a whole |
| energy | ability to do work |
| volcano | a vent in Earth’s crust through which molten rock flows. |