Earth Sphere Interactions

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The part of the Earth where life exists is called the:

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Biosphere

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The solid part of the Earth that consists of the core, mantle and crust of the Earth is called the:

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Geosphere

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The envelope of gasses surrounding the Earth is called the:

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Atmosphere

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All of the water on or surrounding the surface of the Earth is called the:

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Hydrosphere

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The remains of dead plants and animals can get buried under soil to form coal and oil over long periods of time. This is an interaction between the: Biosphere and Hydrosphere, Geosphere and Hydrosphere, Geosphere and Biosphere, Atmosphere and Geosphere

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Geosphere and Hydrosphere

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Air temperature impacts the rate of evaporation of water in lakes and streams. This is an interaction between the:

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Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

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Wind is able to carry seeds to new places, so more plants can grow. This is an interaction between the:

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Atmosphere and Biosphere

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An erupting volcano can release a lot of carbon dioxide. This is an interaction between the: Geosphere and Atmosphere, Biosphere and Hydrosphere, Geosphere and Hydrosphere, Geosphere and Biosphere

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Geosphere and Atmosphere

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Interaction when animals breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.

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Atmosphere and Biosphere

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Turbulent winds which cause rainstorms that flood streams, lakes, and rivers are interactions between the: Atmosphere and Geosphere, Hydrosphere and Geosphere, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere, Geosphere and Biosphere

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Atmosphere and Hydrosphere