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Spheres of Earth
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11th Grade
02/02/2012

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Term
Geosphere
Definition
All of the solid mass of the earth and molten rock in its interior
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Lithosphere
Definition
The hard, outer shell of the earth consisting of the rocks that make up the crust.
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Mantle
Definition
The thickest layer of rock that is located under the crust; the uppermost part is called the asthenosphere and is semi-liquid.
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Asthenosphere
Definition
The semi-liquid upper portion of the mantle on which the tectonic plates float and move.
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Outer Core
Definition
Outside the core of the earth, made of liquid iron and nickel.
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Inner Core
Definition
The centermost layer of the earth, made of solid iron and nickel.
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Atmosphere
Definition
The gases that surround the earth.
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Biosphere
Definition
All of the living things on the earth.
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Cryosphere
Definition
All of the ice that is found on the earth.
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Anthrosphere
Definition
all of the people on the earth.
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