Earth's Spheres Review

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere of Earth that includes all living things, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Which sphere do living things interact with when they breathe?

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Living things interact with the atmosphere when they breathe.

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What does the geosphere include?

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The geosphere includes all the solid parts of Earth, such as rocks, mountains, and lava, but not living things like plants.

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What happens when carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into the ocean?

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This interaction occurs between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere.

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Which two spheres interact when a plant takes in carbon dioxide from the air?

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The biosphere and atmosphere interact when a plant takes in carbon dioxide.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere of Earth that includes all water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for breathing and weather.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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How do the biosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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The biosphere and hydrosphere interact when living organisms depend on water for survival.

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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.