Earths Systems

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What does the geosphere include?

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

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What does 'hydro' mean?

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'Hydro' means water.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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A bird eating a worm is an example of the biosphere.

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What does 'bio' mean?

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'Bio' means life.

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What are the four main Earth systems?

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The four main Earth systems are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the geosphere made of?

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The geosphere is made of rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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How do the biosphere and geosphere interact?

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Plants (biosphere) grow in soil (geosphere) and depend on it for nutrients.

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