Earth Systems Interactions

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What are the four Earth spheres?

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Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere.

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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 Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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How do mountains affect clouds?

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Mountains can block clouds, preventing them from moving past.

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What happens when water evaporates?

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When water evaporates, it turns into vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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How does lava affect forests?

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Lava flow from a volcano can destroy forests by covering them.

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What is an example of the Hydrosphere interacting with the Geosphere?

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Snow melting and washing away rocks is an example.

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How can water break rocks?

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Water can freeze in cracks of rocks, expanding and breaking them apart.