The Earth's Four Spheres

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere.

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What is the Geosphere?

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

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and life.

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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 Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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How do the Geosphere and Hydrosphere interact during a tsunami?

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A tsunami involves the movement of water (Hydrosphere) impacting landforms (Geosphere).

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Are continents part of the Hydrosphere?

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No, continents are part of the Geosphere, but they are surrounded by the Hydrosphere.

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What role does the Atmosphere play in weather?

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The Atmosphere contains the gases that create weather patterns and climate.

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Give an example of a process that involves the Biosphere and Atmosphere.

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Photosynthesis, where plants (Biosphere) use sunlight (Atmosphere) to produce energy.

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What is magma and where is it found?

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Magma is molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface, part of the Geosphere.