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Spheres of Earth
The four spheres of Earth!!1 :)
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7th Grade
12/11/2012

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What are the spheres of earth?
Definition
-Atmosphere
-Hydrosphere
-Litho/Geosphere
-Biosphere
Term
What do the acronyms mean?
CEO=
ISAL=
JSC=
ISS=
Definition
CEO= Crew earth observations
ISAL= Image space analysis laboratory
JSC= Johnson Space Center
ISS= Internation space station
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Why do astronauts take pictures?
Definition
- To study Earth from the unique perspective of space.
Term
How can astronauts change the pictures?
Definition
-different lenses
-different times of the day
-different angles
Term
What are the two types of angles?
Definition
- Nadir
-Oblique
Term
How are the two types if angles different from one another?
Definition
-Nadir is straight down
-Oblique is at an angle
Term
What is a word to describe each of the spheres?
Definition
-Atmosphere= air
-Hydrosphere=water
-Litho/Geosphere= Land
-Biosphere= Life
Term
What are some examples of the Fluvial and Alluvial Processes?
Definition
Valley networks, river channels/ canyons, deltas, alluvial fans.
Term
What are some examples of the Aeolian process?
Definition
Sand dunes, yardangs, wind streaks
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What are some examples of the Tectonic processes?
Definition
Folds, faults, and mountains
Term
What are some examples of the Impact processes?
Definition
Impact craters
Term
What are some examples of other processe?
Definition
Mass wasting, processes, and erosinal processes.
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