The Five Spheres of Earth

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The five spheres of Earth are:

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Cryosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere, and Biosphere.

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Geosphere

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Includes non-living soil, rocks, and minerals that make up the land of Earth.

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Meaning of "Geo"

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"Geo" means ground.

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Image of a natural rock arch formation

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Represents the geosphere, which includes non-living elements like rocks.

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Atmosphere

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The whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth

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Atmo means

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Air

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Image of clouds in the sky

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Includes all water on Earth, such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and glaciers

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Meaning of "Hydro"

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"Hydro" means water

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All the water on Earth

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Hydrosphere