#4: Earth's Spheres

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and soil.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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Sand is an example of the geosphere.

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What is a cycle in Earth science?

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A cycle refers to the flows of matter and energy through different components of the Earth system.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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Which Earth system includes all living things?

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The biosphere includes all living things.

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What does the atmosphere consist of?

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The atmosphere consists of gases surrounding the Earth, including oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers and ice caps.

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How do the spheres interact?

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The spheres interact through processes like the water cycle, where water evaporates from the hydrosphere, falls as precipitation, and affects the geosphere and biosphere.

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What is the importance of the biosphere?

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The biosphere is important because it supports life and provides resources like food and oxygen.