The 4 Spheres

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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The four spheres of Earth are the biosphere (living things), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and geosphere (land).

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere that includes all living organisms on Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life.

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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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How do the biosphere and geosphere interact?

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When dead plants decompose, nutrients are returned to the soil, illustrating the interaction between the biosphere and geosphere.

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How does the atmosphere interact with the hydrosphere?

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Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can dissolve in ocean water, showing the interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere.

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Give an example of how the hydrosphere affects the atmosphere.

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The ocean can affect air temperature, demonstrating the interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere.

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What is found in the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes soil, rocks, and minerals.

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What role does the biosphere play in the carbon cycle?

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The biosphere absorbs carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, contributing to the carbon cycle.