Interactions of Earth’s Spheres

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What are Earth's spheres?

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Earth's spheres are the different layers of the Earth that interact with each other. They include the geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (living things).

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Which sphere includes rocks and sediments?

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The geosphere includes rocks and sediments.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that includes all of Earth's water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, which is essential for life.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where living organisms exist, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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How many spheres do humans impact?

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Humans impact all four spheres: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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Which of these is NOT one of Earth's spheres?

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Exosphere is NOT one of Earth's spheres.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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An example of the geosphere is mountains, rocks, and soil.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere is the Pacific Ocean.

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What is an example of the atmosphere?

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An example of the atmosphere is the air we breathe, which contains gases like oxygen and nitrogen.