Earth's Spheres

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What is the term for the sphere composed of all the water on or near the Earth?

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Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which sphere is composed of all living things?

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Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What interaction occurs between the biosphere and geosphere when dead plants decompose and nitrogen is returned to the soil?

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The interaction involves nutrient cycling.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What does the geosphere include?

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The geosphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the body of air surrounding our planet called?

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Atmosphere

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What are the four main spheres of the Earth?

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

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere?

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The hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere through processes like evaporation and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does the biosphere play in the carbon cycle?

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The biosphere absorbs carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and releases it during respiration.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of the geosphere in supporting life?

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The geosphere provides essential minerals and nutrients for plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How do human activities impact the atmosphere?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, increase greenhouse gas emissions, leading to climate change.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5