Earth's Spheres

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What is the body of air surrounding our planet called?

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Atmosphere

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What is an example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

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The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

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What is the interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere when a plant receives water from precipitation?

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A plant receiving water from precipitation is an interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere.

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What does the geosphere include?

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The geosphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

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Which human action can positively impact all of Earth's spheres?

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Recycling plastic.

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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How does the atmosphere affect weather?

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The atmosphere contains gases that interact with solar energy, influencing weather patterns.

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

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The geosphere provides the solid surface of the Earth and interacts with the other spheres.