Earth's Spheres

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds our planet.

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What part of Earth contains all the fresh liquid water?

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The hydrosphere.

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What does 'bio' mean?

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Life.

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What part of Earth is made up of rocks and soil?

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The geosphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere contains all the living organisms on Earth.

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What gases mainly make up the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is mainly made up of oxygen and a tiny amount of nitrogen.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid parts of Earth, like rocks and land.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, like ice caps and glaciers.

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What is the relationship between the biosphere and the atmosphere?

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The biosphere relies on the atmosphere for air and climate.