Earth's Spheres and Interactions in the Earth System

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What is the Cryosphere?

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The Cryosphere is the part of the Earth's system that includes all the frozen water, such as glaciers, ice caps, and sea ice.

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What does 'Geo' mean?

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'Geo' means Earth.

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What are the characteristics of a system?

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A system is made of multiple parts, the parts work together or interact, and it carries out a function, task, or job.

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True or False: The Earth system is composed of 5 interacting spheres.

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True.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the body of air surrounding our planet.

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What are the 5 spheres of the Earth system?

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The 5 spheres are the Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Cryosphere, Geosphere, and Biosphere.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of the Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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How do the spheres of the Earth interact?

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The spheres interact through processes like weathering, erosion, and the water cycle.