Earth Systems

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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 does the geosphere interact with the hydrosphere?

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The geosphere stores parts of the hydrosphere, such as groundwater.

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What does 'hydro' in hydrosphere mean?

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'Hydro' means water.

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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 water vapor.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the thin envelope of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What does 'atmo' in atmosphere mean?

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'Atmo' means air or vapor.

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How do clouds form in the atmosphere?

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Water vapor condenses to form clouds.

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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 cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers and ice caps.

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How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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The atmosphere and hydrosphere interact through processes like evaporation and precipitation.