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 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 groundwater.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, which we breathe and which protects us from the sun.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including all living organisms and their environments.

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How do the geosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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The geosphere and hydrosphere interact when water erodes soil and shapes landforms.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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How do landforms affect climate?

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Landforms can affect climate by influencing wind patterns and precipitation.

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What is silt?

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Silt is a fine soil that is good for growing plants because it holds nutrients and water.