Earth Spheres

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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 does the hydrosphere include?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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 minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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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 climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which sphere contains all living organisms?

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The biosphere contains all living organisms.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere is the Pacific Ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the main component of the atmosphere?

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The main component of the atmosphere is nitrogen, followed by oxygen.

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How do the spheres interact?

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The spheres interact through processes like the water cycle, where water evaporates from the hydrosphere, forms clouds in the atmosphere, and falls back as precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does the geosphere play in ecosystems?

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The geosphere provides nutrients and minerals that support plant growth in ecosystems.

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What is the significance of the biosphere?

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The biosphere is significant because it supports all forms of life and their interactions.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4