4 SPHERES OF THE EARTH

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What is the atmosphere?

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All the air and gases on the planet.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is the biosphere?

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The regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth occupied by living organisms.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer part of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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Water evaporating from the surface of a lake is an example of this interaction.

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What are examples of the biosphere?

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Animals and trees are part of the biosphere.

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What is the relationship between the biosphere and hydrosphere?

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Living organisms give off moisture through respiration, connecting the biosphere and hydrosphere.

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What is an example of the lithosphere?

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The non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

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How does the atmosphere affect the biosphere?

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The atmosphere provides essential gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide for living organisms.

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What role does the hydrosphere play in weather patterns?

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The hydrosphere influences weather through processes like evaporation and precipitation.