Matching: A. aquifer D. desalination G. fjords B. biosphere E. erosion H. atmosphere
C. continental shelf F. faults I. lithosphere

5. The earth’s surface from the edge of the continent to the deep of the ocean
6. The rock portion of the earth’s surface
7. The part of the earth where plants and animals live
8. A fracture in the earth’s crust
9. Underground water-bearing layers of porous rock, sand or gravel
10. To remove the salt from ocean water or groundwater

Explanation:

5. The earth’s surface from the edge of the continent to the deep of the ocean

Continental shelf

The continental shelf is a part of the seafloor. This is closest portion of the seafloor to the land.

6. The rock portion of the earth’s surface

lithosphere

The lithosphere is made up of the crust and upper part of the mantle. Most of the rocks on earth are found in the lithosphere. Below the lithosphere is the asthenosphere

7. The part of the earth where plants and animals live

biosphere

The region of earth where all life forms can be found is the biosphere.

8. A fracture in the earth’s crust

Faults

A fault is a fracture within the earth's crust. It is formed as a result of brittle deformation of the earth.

9. Underground water-bearing layers of porous rock, sand or gravel

Aquifer

An aquifer is a porous and permeable formation within the earth that bears ground water.

10. To remove the salt from ocean water or groundwater

Desalination

In areas where the only source of water is ocean water, desalination is important because the saltiness of the water can be removed by this process.