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2.0 science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biosphere | The part of earth and the surrounding atmosphere where there is life |
| Atmosphere | A thin layer of gases surrounding earth |
| Hydrosphere | The system containing all of earths water |
| Cryosphere | the frozen portion of water on earths surface |
| Ground water | Water that is stored in cracks and pours beneath earths surface |
| Geosphere | The solid part of earth |
| Mineral | Naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition |
| Rock | A naturally occurring solid, composed of minerals, rock fragments, and sometimes other materials, such as organic matter |
| Water cycle | The series of natural processes by which water continuously moves through throughout the hydrosphere |
| Evaporation | The process of liquid changing to a gas at the surface of the liquid |