Earth Spheres

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What are the four main Earth spheres?

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

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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Define the geosphere.

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.

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What does the biosphere encompass?

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The biosphere encompasses all living organisms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers, ice caps, and sea ice.

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How do the hydrosphere and geosphere interact?

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The hydrosphere interacts with the geosphere through processes like erosion, sediment transport, and weathering.

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What is an example of interaction between the atmosphere and biosphere?

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An example is the wind blowing leaves from a tree, which shows the interaction between air (atmosphere) and living organisms (biosphere).

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How does the atmosphere affect the hydrosphere?

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The atmosphere affects the hydrosphere through precipitation, evaporation, and weather patterns.

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What role does the geosphere play in the biosphere?

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The geosphere provides nutrients and habitat for living organisms in the biosphere.

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