Earth's Spheres

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the hydrosphere?
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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet. It includes oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and water vapor in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the geosphere?
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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the atmosphere?
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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which is essential for life as it contains oxygen and protects us from harmful solar radiation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the biosphere?
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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where all living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, exist.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the cryosphere?
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The cryosphere includes all frozen water on Earth, such as ice caps, glaciers, and sea ice.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the hydrosphere interact with the geosphere?
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The hydrosphere interacts with the geosphere through processes like erosion, where water shapes the land by wearing away rocks and soil.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does the atmosphere play in weather?
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The atmosphere is crucial for weather patterns as it contains the air and moisture that influence temperature, precipitation, and wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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