Earth Systems

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What is the HYDROsphere?

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The HYDROsphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the GEOsphere?

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The GEOsphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.

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What is the ATMOSphere?

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The ATMOSphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What is the BIOSphere?

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The BIOSphere includes all living organisms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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How do waves connect the HYDROsphere and GEOsphere?

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Waves moving sand on a beach demonstrate the interaction between water (HYDROsphere) and land (GEOsphere).

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What is an example of a BIOSphere-HYDRosphere interaction?

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Polar bears hunting seals on ice is an example of how living organisms (BIOSphere) interact with water (HYDROsphere).

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What is MAGMA?

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Magma is melted rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is LAVA?

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Lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface during a volcanic eruption.

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What role does the ATMOSphere play in weather?

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The ATMOSphere contains gases that influence weather patterns and climate.

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What is an example of the interaction between the BIOSphere and ATMOSphere?

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Plants taking in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis is an example of this interaction.