Review for Unit 1 Earth's Systems, Cycles, & Spheres

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What is the connection between the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere?

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A thunderstorm is a connection between the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere, where moisture in the atmosphere leads to precipitation.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to global warming.

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What is the long term carbon cycle?

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The long term carbon cycle involves the movement of carbon into and out of the lithosphere, including the deposition of carbon from dead plants and animals.

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What are forms of carbon that cycle on Earth?

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Forms of carbon that cycle on Earth include glucose in plants, CO2 in the air, hydrocarbons in coal, and blue carbon in oceans.

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What does interdependence mean?

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Interdependence means that one organism cannot live without another, indicating a mutual reliance.

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What does interacting mean?

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Interacting means that one thing may act on another, influencing its behavior or state.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.