Earth's 4 Spheres

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth that contains all living things, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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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 glaciers.

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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What does the term 'atmos' mean in Greek?

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The term 'atmos' means 'air' in Greek.

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Which sphere contains all the gases on the planet?

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The atmosphere contains all the gases on the planet.

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What are examples of features found in the geosphere?

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Examples include mountains, valleys, rocks, and soil.

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How does the biosphere interact with the geosphere?

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The biosphere interacts with the geosphere through processes like plant growth in soil and animal habitats in landforms.

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What role does the hydrosphere play in weather?

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The hydrosphere influences weather patterns through evaporation and precipitation.