Earth Systems

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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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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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere encompasses all water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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What is a Rock?

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A naturally occurring solid made mainly of minerals.

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How do thunderstorms connect the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere?

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Thunderstorms involve the interaction of air (Atmosphere) and water (Hydrosphere), leading to precipitation.

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What is an example of the connection between the Hydrosphere and Geosphere?

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Waves eroding rocks on a beach is an example of the interaction between water (Hydrosphere) and land (Geosphere).

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How do Polar Bears interact with their environment?

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Polar Bears hunt seals on ice, demonstrating the connection between the Biosphere and Hydrosphere.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What role do plants play in the Biosphere?

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Plants produce oxygen and serve as food for animals, forming the basis of most ecosystems.