Interactions of Earth’s Spheres

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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

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What does the geosphere include?

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The geosphere includes rocks, minerals, and sediments.

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Which sphere contains all of Earth's water?

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The hydrosphere contains all of Earth's water.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where living organisms exist.

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Which sphere do bees belong to?

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Bees belong to the biosphere.

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What is NOT one of Earth's spheres?

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The exosphere is NOT one of Earth's spheres.

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How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact with the geosphere?

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The atmosphere and hydrosphere can cause weathering and erosion of the geosphere.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere is oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What role does the biosphere play in Earth's systems?

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The biosphere supports life and interacts with the other spheres.