Earth's Spheres Interacting

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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The four spheres of Earth are the geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), biosphere (living things), and atmosphere (air).

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What does the term 'biosphere' refer to?

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The biosphere refers to the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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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 glaciers.

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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What does 'bio' mean in the context of biosphere?

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'Bio' means 'life'.

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How do humans interact with the biosphere?

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Humans are part of the biosphere as they are living organisms that depend on other living things and the environment.

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What is an example of an atmosphere-hydrosphere interaction?

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Rain falling from clouds is an example of an atmosphere-hydrosphere interaction.

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What is an example of a geosphere-hydrosphere interaction?

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Rivers eroding rocks is an example of a geosphere-hydrosphere interaction.

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What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

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The atmosphere contains the gases that create weather patterns and climate.