geosphere
/ˈdʒiːoʊsfɪr/
noun
- The solid part of the Earth, including the rocks, soil, and landforms, as distinct from the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
- Volcanic eruptions are one way the geosphere interacts with the atmosphere.
- Scientists study the geosphere to understand how continents move over time.
- The geosphere includes mountains, valleys, and the Earth's inner core.
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