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6.10A
Earth's Sphere's
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atmosphere | the layer of gases surrounding a planet |
| biosphere | all parts of the Earth where life occurs, including those on the surface, in the atmosphere, and in the hydrosphere; all of Earth's ecosystems |
| exosphere | the highest, largest, and least dense layer of Earth's atmosphere, serving as the boundary between Earth and Space |
| geosphere | the solid portion of Earth, including the solid crust and molten rock found in Earth's interior |
| hydrosphere | all the water on and surrounding Earth |
| mesosphere | the third layer of the atmosphere above Earth's surface; the coldest layer where most meteors burn up |
| stratosphere | the second layer of the atmosphere above Earths' surface; where the ozone layer, which helps protect life on Earth by absorbing harmful UV radiation, is located; a very stable layer with little turbulence |
| thermosphere | the fourth layer of the atmosphere above Earth's surface; the second largest layer, it has the greatest temperature range and low air density; where the International Space Station orbits |
| troposphere | the lowest and densest layer of Earth's atmosphere; contains about 75% of all air and is where most weather phenomenon occurs |