Earth's Spheres

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid parts of the Earth, such as rocks, soil, and minerals.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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

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How do human actions impact Earth's spheres?

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Human actions, like recycling, can positively impact all spheres by reducing waste and pollution.

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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An example of the biosphere includes trees, elephants, algae, and lizards.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere includes rivers, ponds, rain, and ice.

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What is soil a part of?

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Soil is part of the geosphere.

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What gases are primarily found in the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%).