Interactions of Earth’s Spheres

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including all living organisms.

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How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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They interact through processes like evaporation and precipitation.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered materials from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.

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How do humans impact the four spheres?

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Humans impact the spheres through activities like pollution, deforestation, and urbanization.

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What role does the geosphere play in the water cycle?

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The geosphere provides landforms where water can collect, flow, and evaporate.