Earth's Systems Interactions

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What sphere are gases found in?

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Atmosphere

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Define 'Geosphere'

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Portion of Earth's system that includes Earth's interior, rocks and minerals, landforms, and the processes that shape Earth's surface.

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Define 'Landform'

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Feature on the surface of Earth such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river.

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Define 'Atmosphere'

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The layer of gas surrounding Earth; held in place by gravity and composed of a limited number of elements - primarily nitrogen and oxygen.

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Which of Earth's spheres contains living things?

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Biosphere

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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All of the water in the air, oceans, rivers, lakes, icecaps, soil, rocks, and organisms of Earth.

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What is the Biosphere?

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

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What is the Geosphere made of?

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Rocks, minerals, and the landforms of Earth.

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What role does the Atmosphere play in Earth's systems?

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It provides the air we breathe and protects us from harmful solar radiation.

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How do the Hydrosphere and Atmosphere interact?

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Water evaporates from the Hydrosphere into the Atmosphere, forming clouds and precipitation.