Quarter 2 Review (LSA Practice)

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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The four spheres of Earth are the biosphere (living things), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and geosphere (land).

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What is the biosphere?

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

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that includes all water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen.

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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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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 is an example of interaction between the geosphere and atmosphere?

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

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What happens when rain falls?

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Rain falls and waters plants, helping them to grow.

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a dry, barren area of land where little precipitation occurs.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep gorge, typically carved by river erosion.