Earth's Spheres

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What is the atmosphere?

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The part of the Earth that is made up of all the gases in Earth's air.

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What is the geosphere?

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The part of the Earth that is made up of all rock and soil.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The part of the Earth that is made up of all solid and liquid water.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of the Earth that is made up of all living things.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A series of processes that describe the transformation of rocks from one type to another within the geosphere.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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Atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

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How does the atmosphere affect weather?

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The atmosphere contains gases that interact with sunlight and moisture, influencing weather patterns.

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What role does the hydrosphere play in the water cycle?

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The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth, which evaporates, condenses, and precipitates in the water cycle.

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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Forests, oceans, and grasslands, where living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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How do the geosphere and biosphere interact?

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The geosphere provides soil and minerals for plants in the biosphere, while living organisms contribute to soil formation.