Earth Systems

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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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How do plants contribute to the atmosphere?

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Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis, which is essential for most living organisms.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the geosphere: sand, volcano, mushrooms, rocks?

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Mushrooms are not part of the geosphere; they are part of the biosphere.

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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 magma?

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Magma is melted rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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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 climate.

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How do polar bears interact with the hydrosphere?

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Polar bears hunt seals on ice, demonstrating an interaction between the biosphere and hydrosphere.

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What is an example of the biosphere interacting with the atmosphere?

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Plants producing oxygen is an example of the biosphere interacting with the atmosphere.

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Which of the following does NOT belong in the biosphere: coral, grass, starfish, clouds?

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Clouds do not belong in the biosphere; they are part of the atmosphere.