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Example of the geosphere

Scientist Adam Vonk by rock cutting show rock levels.

This rock cutting shows the rocks that have formed on the surface of the Earth. However, the geosphere extends as far down as the centre of the Earth and includes sediments that have been transported into the atmosphere or the waters of the hydrosphere.

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Published: 15 April 2009Size: 1.06 MB
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