Earth's Spheres

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, which contains the oxygen we breathe and protects us from the sun's harmful rays.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the cryosphere?

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

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid parts of Earth, such as continents, ocean floors, rocks, and soil.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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Which sphere contains the oxygen we breathe?

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The atmosphere.

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What happens to water when it evaporates from a lake?

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Water moves from the hydrosphere to the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What does NOT belong in the biosphere?

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Clouds do not belong in the biosphere; they are part of the atmosphere.

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What are the main components of the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes continents, ocean floors, rocks, and sand.

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere?

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Water from the hydrosphere can evaporate into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4