Earth's Spheres

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere composed of all living things on Earth.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the sphere made of gases, like oxygen, that surround our planet.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that includes all liquid water on or near the Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes the continents, ocean floor, rocks on the surface, and sand in deserts.

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How does the biosphere interact with the atmosphere?

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When living things breathe, they take in oxygen from the atmosphere, showing interaction between the biosphere and atmosphere.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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The four main spheres are the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.

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

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The hydrosphere provides water essential for all living organisms and influences weather patterns.

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How does the geosphere affect the biosphere?

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The geosphere provides habitats and resources (like soil and minerals) necessary for living organisms.

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What is an example of the atmosphere's influence on the biosphere?

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Weather conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, affect plant growth and animal behavior.

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What is the relationship between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

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The hydrosphere and atmosphere interact through processes like evaporation and precipitation.

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