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Geosphere
Geosphere (pronounced: jee-oh-sfeer) is a term that refers to the solid parts of the Earth. It includes the crust, mantle, and core. The term is derived from the Greek words "geo" meaning earth and "sphaira" meaning sphere.
Etymology
The term "geosphere" is derived from the Greek words "geo" meaning earth and "sphaira" meaning sphere. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the solid parts of the Earth.
Related Terms
- Lithosphere: The outermost shell of the geosphere.
- Hydrosphere: The water component of the Earth, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
- Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
- Biosphere: The global sum of all ecosystems, including all life forms and their relationships.
- Pedosphere: The outermost layer of the Earth that is composed of soil and subject to soil formation processes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Geosphere
- Wikipedia's article - Geosphere
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