4 Spheres of the Earth

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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The prefix 'bio-' comes from the Greek word for 'life'.

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Which sphere contains whales and dolphins?

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The biosphere contains whales and dolphins.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of air (oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, wind) surrounding the Earth.

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that includes all water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and glaciers.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere that includes all living things on Earth.

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What is the main component of the atmosphere?

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The main components of the atmosphere are oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor.

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What does the prefix 'hydro-' mean?

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The prefix 'hydro-' refers to water.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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An example of the geosphere is mountains, rocks, and soil.