Earths Spheres

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is made up of living things.

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all the solid parts of the planet, such as rocks and minerals?

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The geosphere.

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all the water bodies, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers?

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The hydrosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all the land and landforms?

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The geosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the air and gases on the planet.

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What are the four main spheres of the Earth?

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

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How does the biosphere interact with the geosphere?

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The biosphere interacts with the geosphere through processes like plant growth in soil and animal habitats in landforms.

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What role does the hydrosphere play in the biosphere?

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The hydrosphere provides water essential for the survival of living organisms in the biosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the significance of the geosphere?

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The geosphere provides the solid foundation for life and contains essential minerals and resources.

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