Earth Spheres Intro

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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Life

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is composed of all the water on or near the Earth, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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What does the prefix 'hydro-' refer to?

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Water

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is made up of all living things on Earth.

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Name the four main Earth spheres.

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Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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Oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is an example of the atmosphere?

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The air we breathe.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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Mountains, soil, and rocks.