Earth Spheres

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What is the biosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the air and gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the rocky surface of the Earth, including soil, rocks, and minerals.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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Which sphere contains all living organisms?

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The biosphere contains all living organisms.

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Which sphere is responsible for weather and climate?

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The atmosphere is responsible for weather and climate.

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What are the main components of the geosphere?

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The main components of the geosphere include soil, rocks, and minerals.

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How does the biosphere interact with the hydrosphere?

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The biosphere interacts with the hydrosphere through processes like photosynthesis, where plants use water from the hydrosphere.

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What role does the atmosphere play in supporting life?

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The atmosphere provides essential gases like oxygen for respiration and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere is the Pacific Ocean.

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