Intro to Earth Systems

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What is the main source of Earth's freshwater?

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Most of Earth's freshwater is found in glaciers and ice caps, not in lakes.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What does the magnetosphere do?

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The magnetosphere protects the Earth from harmful solar winds and cosmic radiation.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where living things exist, including plants and animals.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ice.

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Are oceans part of the hydrosphere?

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Yes, oceans are a major part of the hydrosphere.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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An example of the geosphere is a mountain or a rock.

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Do plants belong to the biosphere?

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Yes, plants are part of the biosphere.

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the geosphere?

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The biosphere includes living things, while the geosphere includes non-living solid parts of the Earth.

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Can you find fish in the hydrosphere?

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Yes, fish live in the water, which is part of the hydrosphere.