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 geosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where living organisms exist, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including rivers, lakes, oceans, and glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the interaction between the atmosphere and biosphere?

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It involves processes like breathing, where animals and humans take in air.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the interaction between the hydrosphere and biosphere?

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It involves the availability of water impacting plant growth and animals that depend on plants for food.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the interaction between the geosphere and atmosphere?

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It involves events like volcanic eruptions that release gases into the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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Atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

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How does the atmosphere affect the hydrosphere?

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The atmosphere influences weather patterns, which affect water availability in the hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does the geosphere impact the biosphere?

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The geosphere provides soil and minerals that support plant life, which in turn supports animal life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3