Earth Systems

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What is the connection between the atmosphere and geosphere exemplified by sand dunes?

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Sand dunes are formed by the interaction of wind (atmosphere) and sand (geosphere), illustrating the connection between these two Earth systems.

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What is the thick, middle layer of the geosphere called?

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The mantle.

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Define a naturally occurring solid made mainly of minerals.

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A rock.

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What Earth system contains all living things?

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The biosphere.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a solid fragment from space that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on the geosphere.

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What are the four main Earth systems?

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The four main Earth systems are the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

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How does the atmosphere influence the geosphere?

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The atmosphere influences the geosphere through weathering, erosion, and the deposition of materials.

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What role does the biosphere play in the Earth systems?

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The biosphere interacts with the atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere, supporting life and contributing to nutrient cycles.

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What is the difference between the lithosphere and the geosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, while the geosphere encompasses all solid Earth materials, including the lithosphere.

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How do human activities impact the Earth systems?

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Human activities can lead to pollution, deforestation, and climate change, affecting the balance and interactions among the Earth systems.