Earth's Systems

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the system of the Earth that contains all of the water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, and water vapor in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How many systems or spheres does Earth have?

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Earth has 4 main systems or spheres: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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Examples of the biosphere include biomes, animals, and plants.

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What is NOT a part of the biosphere?

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Ground water is not a part of the biosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the system made up of several layers of gases surrounding the Earth, primarily composed of oxygen and nitrogen.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all of the solid land on Earth, such as mountains, valleys, and the Earth's crust.

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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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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the difference between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

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The hydrosphere contains all of Earth's water, while the atmosphere contains all of the gases surrounding the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are sandy beaches an example of?

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Sandy beaches are a feature of the geosphere, not the hydrosphere.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, and it is a feature of the hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2