Earth's Spheres (Earth's Systems)

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Which Earth's sphere interacts with all other spheres?

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Biosphere

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The body of gases surrounding Earth is the...

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Atmosphere

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Atmo = ?

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Air

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Geo = ?

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Earth

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Which two systems are interacting? After it rains, the sun comes out and evaporates the water on the ground.

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Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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How do the biosphere and atmosphere interact?

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Plants (biosphere) take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen.