Earth's Spheres

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and minerals.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which includes the oxygen we breathe.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and clouds.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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How do the Geosphere and Hydrosphere interact?

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An example is when waves hit rocks, demonstrating the interaction between water (Hydrosphere) and land (Geosphere).

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What happens to water when it evaporates from a lake?

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Water moves from the Hydrosphere to the Atmosphere during evaporation.

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What are some components of the Hydrosphere?

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Components include oceans, rivers, lakes, and clouds.

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Which sphere contains the oxygen we breathe?

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The Atmosphere contains the oxygen we breathe.

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What is an example of the Geosphere?

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Examples of the Geosphere include soil, rocks, and minerals.

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What is the relationship between the Atmosphere and the Hydrosphere?

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The Atmosphere and Hydrosphere interact through processes like evaporation and precipitation.

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