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Which domain of the natural environment provides us with forests, grasslands, land for agriculture, and human settlements?
What is NOT a component of the hydrosphere?
What type of surface does the lithosphere have?
Which of the following is NOT a landform found in the lithosphere?
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What holds the atmosphere around the earth?
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Which domain is essential for all living organisms?
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Study Notes
Natural Environment
- The natural environment consists of land, water, air, plants, and animals.
Lithosphere
- The lithosphere is the solid crust or hard top layer of the earth, composed of rocks and minerals, with a thin layer of soil on top.
- It has an irregular surface featuring various landforms, including mountains, plateaus, plains, valleys, and more.
- Landforms are found on continents and ocean floors.
- The lithosphere provides forests, grasslands for grazing, land for agriculture, human settlements, and mineral wealth.
Hydrosphere
- The hydrosphere is the domain of water, encompassing various sources of water and different types of water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans.
- Water is essential for all living organisms.
Atmosphere
- The atmosphere is the thin layer of air surrounding the earth, held in place by the earth's gravitational force.
- The atmosphere protects us from harm.
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Learn about the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, and explore the components of the natural environment, including land, water, air, plants, and animals.
