Earth's Spheres

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the part of the Earth that is made up of all rock and soil.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the part of the Earth that is made up of all solid and liquid water.

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What are the four major Earth's systems?

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The four major Earth's systems are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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Which Earth's system contains mountains?

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The geosphere contains mountains.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of the Earth that supports life, including all living organisms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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How does the rock cycle relate to the geosphere?

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The rock cycle is a process that describes how rocks change from one form to another within the geosphere.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere is oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the importance of the biosphere?

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The biosphere is important because it contains all living organisms and ecosystems.

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What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

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The atmosphere plays a crucial role in weather by containing the air and moisture that create weather patterns.