Introduction to Earth Science

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What is the best explanation of a scientific idea that contains evidence and is widely accepted?

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Theory

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The part of Earth that is composed of water.

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How do water availability and plant growth interact?

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They are interactions between the Hydrosphere and Biosphere.

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What is the part of Earth that contains all rock and sediment?

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Geosphere

Front

Which two spheres interact when volcanoes erupt and dust and ash particles spread through the air?

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Geosphere and Atmosphere.

Front

What is the definition of the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The frozen water part of the Earth system, including ice caps and glaciers.

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What is the relationship between the geosphere and hydrosphere?

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The geosphere provides minerals and nutrients to the hydrosphere, affecting water quality.

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How does the atmosphere affect the biosphere?

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The atmosphere provides essential gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide for living organisms.