The Biosphere and Geosphere

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is a layer of the Earth made of rocks that contain more magnesium and iron, and it includes partially melted rocks.

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What are the two main categories of the biosphere?

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The biosphere consists of all living things on Earth, which are divided into two categories: Plants and Animals.

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What is the crust?

Back

The crust is the thin outer layer of the Earth.

Front

Is the thinnest layer of the crust found at the ocean floor?

Back

True.

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What does the biosphere consist of?

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The biosphere consists of all the living things on the planet.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the geosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the geosphere includes the Earth's solid materials.

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What is an example of a living thing in the biosphere?

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An example of a living thing in the biosphere is a tree.

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What is an example of a nonliving thing in the geosphere?

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An example of a nonliving thing in the geosphere is a rock.

Front

What is the outer core?

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The outer core is a layer of the Earth that is liquid and made mostly of iron and nickel.