Earth Systems

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the gases that surround Earth.

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What makes a forest a rainforest?

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A rainforest has a canopy of trees and a great deal of precipitation.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of water vapor that has condensed into droplets.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is all the rock, soil, and sediment that make up Earth’s land.

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How can you prevent water from evaporating?

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Put the top on tightly and leave it in the shade.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of 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 precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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