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Elements of the Climate System

Atmosphere:
The layer of gases around the
earth that is held in place
Atmosphere by gravity.

Lithosphere:
The solid, rocky crust that
Lithosphere covers the entire surface of
the earth, including the
bottom of the oceans.

Hydrosphere:
Hydrosphere All the waters of the earth’s
surface (mainly oceans, lakes,
and rivers), moisture in
the air, and ice.

Biosphere:
The zone of life on earth—the
parts of the land, water, and
atmosphere in which organisms
are able to live.
Biosphere

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