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Earth Science
4 Spheres, geosphere layers
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Science
8th Grade
12/19/2011

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Hydrosphere
Definition
The water portion of Earth; one of the traditional subvisions of Earth's physical enviroment.
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Biosphere
Definition
All life on Earth; the parts of the solid Earth, hydrosphere, and astmosphere in which living organisms can be found.
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Atmosphere
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The gaseous portion of the planet; one of the traditionalsubdivisions of Earth's physical enviroment.
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Geosphere
Definition
Layer of Earthunder both the atmosphereand the oceans; It is composed of the core, mantle, and the crust.
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Crust

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The thin, rocky outer layer of Earth.

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Mantle
Definition
The 2890-Kilometer-thick layer of Earth located below the crust.
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Core
Definition
The innermost layer of Earth, located beneath the mantle; The core is divided into an outer core and inner core.
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