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Earths Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A set of layers of gases surrounding earth | atmosphere |
| The solid portion of earth | geosphere |
| All the waters on earths surface | hydrosphere |
| The part of earths crust, water and atmosphere that supports life | biosphere |
| About how much of Earths salt water is found in our ocean | about 97% |
| About how much of Earths freshwater is found in our glaciers, ice caps, ground water, lakes and rivers | about 3% |
| air pollution emitted from the factories manufacturing goods | industry |
| Pesticides/fertilizers contaminating groundwater, machines harvesting crops | agriculture |
| Vehicles used for transportation emitting pollutants into the atmosphere | everyday life |