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, soil, and landforms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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Which spheres make up Earth?

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Earth is made up of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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Which spheres make up Mars?

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Mars has a geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

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How does the geosphere affect the biosphere?

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The geosphere provides nutrients and habitats for living organisms in the biosphere.

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What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

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The atmosphere contains gases that interact with sunlight and moisture, creating weather patterns.

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How does the hydrosphere influence climate?

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The hydrosphere regulates temperature and weather patterns through the distribution of water.

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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An example of the biosphere is a rainforest, which supports diverse plant and animal life.