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Hydrosphere
oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water make up a part of the Earth.
Lithosphere
land makes up a part of the Earth, Earth's crust.
Atmosphere
the air we breathe, layer of gases extending above the planet's surface.
Biosphere
the part of the Earth that supports life.
Eurasia
the combination of Europe and Asia.
Isthmus of Panama
links North America and South America.
Sinai Peninsula
human - made Suez Canal separates Africa and Asia.
Continental Shelf
an underwater extension of the coastal plain.
Mount Everest
highest point of the Earth. It is 29, 028 above sea level.
Dead Sea
the lowest dry land point at 1, 349 below sea level. In southwest Asia.
Marianna Trench
narrow, underwater canyon about 35, 827 feet deep.
Core
very center of the planet is a super - hot but solid
Mantle
next to the outer core is a thick layer of hot, dense rock.
Crust
outer layer, rocky shell forming the Earth's surface.
Continental Drift
theory that the continentals were once joined and then slowly drifted apart.
Plate Tectonics
refers to all of the physical process that create many of the Earth's physical features.
Folds
bends in layer of rock.
Faults
when plates pass or slide by each other they make cracks.
Weathering
breaks down rocks and land through wind and water.
Erosion
wears away the Earth's surface by wind, glaciers, and water.