Interactions of Earth’s Spheres

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What is weathering and erosion?

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Weathering and erosion are processes that break down and change rocks. Weathering involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion involves the movement of those pieces by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth. It is essential for life and includes air that we breathe.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid parts of Earth, such as rocks, minerals, and sediments.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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How does the ocean affect air temperature?

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The ocean can absorb and store heat from the sun, which helps to regulate air temperature. This interaction is an example of how the hydrosphere and atmosphere work together.

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth, such as plants, animals, and humans.

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How do plants interact with the geosphere?

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Plants grow in the soil, which is part of the geosphere. They take nutrients from the soil to help them grow.

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What is an example of erosion?

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An example of erosion is when a river carries away soil and rocks as it flows.

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What role do gases in the atmosphere play?

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Gases in the atmosphere, like oxygen and carbon dioxide, are essential for life and help regulate Earth's temperature.