Weather, Climate, Spheres

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere includes all the rocks, minerals, and layers of Earth.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as rivers, oceans, ponds, and lakes.

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere (air/sky) over a short period of time.

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What is Climate?

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Climate refers to the atmosphere (air/sky) over long periods of time.

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What are the main components of the Atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is made up of gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

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What is the difference between Weather and Climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while Climate is the long-term average of those conditions.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth and their interactions with the environment.

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What role does the Atmosphere play in Weather?

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The Atmosphere contains the air and moisture that influence weather patterns.

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What is an example of a Weather phenomenon?

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Examples include rain, snow, thunderstorms, and hurricanes.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature and precipitation in a region over 30 years.