Earth's Spheres

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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The four main spheres of Earth are the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including all living organisms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for breathing and weather.

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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 ice.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and minerals.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere refers to all frozen water on Earth, including glaciers and ice caps.

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How do the biosphere and atmosphere interact?

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Plants in the biosphere take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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Examples of the geosphere include soil, rocks, and minerals.

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Which sphere contains the oxygen we breathe?

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The atmosphere contains the oxygen we breathe.

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What role does the hydrosphere play in weather?

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The hydrosphere influences weather patterns through evaporation and precipitation.

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