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Chapter 1
Flashcard on Introducing Earth
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Science
7th Grade
01/13/2012

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The Earth's System involves what?
Definition
A constant flow of matter through different parts.
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The rain water then flows into and over what?
Definition
Earth, and then back into the ocean.
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Rock also, cycles through what?
Definition
The Earth's System.
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New rock can form from the what inside the Earth called magma?
Definition
Molten
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What material can rise to the surface and harden on land to form new rock?
Definition
Magma/Molten
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What rock can erode into small pieces?
Definition
New Rock
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What is Energy?
Definition
Ability to do work
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What is a system?
Definition
A group of parts that work together as a whole.
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What is the Atmosphere?
Definition
The relatively thin enevelope of gases that  forms the outermost layer.
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What is the Geosphere?
Definition
Has three main parts; metal,core a solid middle layer and a rocky outer layer.
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What is the Hydrosphere?
Definition
Contains all Earth's water.
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What is the Biosphere?
Definition
Parts of the Earth that contains living organisms.
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What is constructive forces?
Definition
forces that construct, or build up mountains.
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