Earth's Spheres 5th grade science

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth that includes all living things, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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A crab is an example of a living organism found in the biosphere.

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What percent of Earth's water is fresh water?

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Only 3% of Earth's water is fresh water.

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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The four spheres of Earth are the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere.

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Which sphere includes all living things?

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The biosphere includes all living things.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the part of Earth that includes all water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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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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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is an example of groundwater?

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Wells are an example of how we access groundwater.