Earth's Spheres

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and moisture in the air.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere that contains all living things on Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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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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How do the biosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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

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

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Recycling plastic can have a positive impact on all of Earth's spheres.

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

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The formation of the Grand Canyon is an example of an interaction between the geosphere and atmosphere.

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What is found in the geosphere?

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Soil, rocks, and minerals are all found in the geosphere.

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What is the role of the atmosphere in weather?

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The atmosphere plays a crucial role in weather patterns and climate.