Earth's Spheres

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of air and gases surrounding our planet.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The rocky layer of our planet, including the crust and the interior.

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What is the Biosphere?

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All the living things on our planet, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The layer of water on our planet, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What are Glaciers?

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Massive pieces of slow-moving ice found in polar regions and mountains.

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What is the relationship between the Biosphere and Geosphere when an animal dies?

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When an animal dies, it is broken down and returned to the soil, involving both the Biosphere and Geosphere.

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What is an Ice Shelf?

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A floating platform of ice that forms where a glacier or ice flows into the ocean.

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What is an Ice Floe?

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A large piece of floating ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf.

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How do the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere interact?

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The Atmosphere affects the Hydrosphere through weather patterns, evaporation, and precipitation.

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through the Hydrosphere, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.