4 Spheres Flashcard

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes the ground, rock, minerals, sand, and Earth's interior.

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What is an engineer?

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An engineer is a person who uses science knowledge to design something in order to solve a problem.

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Is groundwater like a giant lake underground?

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False. Groundwater is not a giant lake; it is water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living things on Earth.

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What does the atmosphere include?

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The atmosphere includes the air and gas that surround Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the geosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the geosphere includes the Earth's solid parts, like rocks and soil.

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What role do engineers play in science?

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Engineers apply scientific knowledge to create solutions for practical problems.

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Can you name the four spheres of Earth?

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The four spheres are the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

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What is the importance of the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere protects life on Earth by providing air to breathe and shielding the planet from harmful solar radiation.