Earth's Sphere

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Across
  1. 2. The layer of Earth's atmosphere that protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation. (4 letters)
  2. 8. The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, known for containing the ozone layer. (11 letters)
  3. 9. The layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather events, such as clouds and precipitation, occur. (10 letters)
  4. 10. The frozen part of the Earth system, including ice caps, glaciers, and sea ice. (9 letters)
  5. 11. The layer of the atmosphere with extremely low air pressure and high temperatures, where the Northern and Southern Lights occur. (10 letters)
Down
  1. 1. The overall balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing thermal radiation in the Earth system. (6, 6 letters)
  2. 3. The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the warming of the planet. (13 letters)
  3. 4. The outermost layer of the Earth system that includes the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. (2 words)
  4. 5. The part of the Earth system that includes all the water on or near the surface, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. (10 letters)
  5. 6. The part of the Earth system that consists of the solid rock and soil beneath our feet. (8 letters)
  6. 7. The portion of Earth's system that includes all living organisms and their interactions with the environment. (8 letters)