Earth's Spheres and Layers

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, where weather occurs and clouds are found.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including all plants and animals.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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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 glaciers.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the thick layer of Earth located between the crust and the outer core, made of semi-solid rock.

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What is the crust?

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The crust is the thin, outermost layer of Earth where we live, consisting of land and ocean floors.

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is the liquid layer of Earth located beneath the mantle, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of Earth, made primarily of iron and nickel.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What are plants?

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Plants are living organisms that belong to the biosphere, capable of photosynthesis.