Earth's Systems

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of land that make up the Earth's outer shell (the geosphere). Their movement causes many landforms and features on Earth's surface.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth, primarily made up of oxygen and nitrogen.

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Which of the following is not part of the atmosphere: wind, precipitation (rain and snow), nitrogen, or oxygen?

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Precipitation (rain and snow) is not part of the atmosphere; it is a form of weather that occurs within it.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the rocks and minerals that make up the Earth's landforms. Anything made from solid earth is part of this sphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere contains all living things on Earth, including various habitats like forests, rainforests, grasslands, and deserts.

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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 water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between the geosphere and the biosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth (rocks and minerals), while the biosphere refers to all living organisms and their habitats.

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What role do tectonic plates play in Earth's landforms?

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Tectonic plates move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains and valleys.

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What gases primarily make up the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is primarily made up of oxygen and nitrogen.

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What is an example of a habitat found in the biosphere?

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Examples of habitats in the biosphere include forests, deserts, grasslands, and oceans.