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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

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What does the term Hydrosphere refer to?

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The Hydrosphere refers to all water on Earth.

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What is the primary heat source for convection in the atmosphere?

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The primary heat source for convection in the atmosphere is the Sun.

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What happens to air at high pressure compared to low pressure?

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High pressure air moves to take the place of low pressure air.

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What does it mean when an object is at rest?

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An object is at rest when it is not moving.

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Define Atmosphere.

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere includes all life on Earth.

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Explain convection in the atmosphere.

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Convection in the atmosphere is the process where warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating circulation.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Earth's systems?

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The Sun provides the heat energy that drives weather patterns and convection currents in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between the Geosphere and the Hydrosphere?

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The Geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, while the Hydrosphere refers to all the water on Earth.