Earth Systems

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, containing all living things on Earth.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the thin envelope of gases surrounding the Earth, which contains the weather.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the Cryosphere?

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The Cryosphere refers to all ice and snow on Earth, including glaciers and polar ice.

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How do the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere interact?

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Water vapor from the Hydrosphere condenses in the Atmosphere to form clouds.

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What role does the Biosphere play in Earth Systems?

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The Biosphere supports life and interacts with the other spheres through processes like photosynthesis and respiration.

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What is an example of the interaction between the Atmosphere and Geosphere?

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Wind erosion is an example where the Atmosphere affects the Geosphere by moving soil and rocks.

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How does the Cryosphere affect sea levels?

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Melting ice from the Cryosphere contributes to rising sea levels in the Hydrosphere.

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What is an example of the interaction between the Biosphere and Atmosphere?

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Trees in the Biosphere absorb carbon dioxide from the Atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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