Earth Spheres

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What does 'Bio' mean?

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Life

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What does 'Geo' refer to?

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Earth

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What is the Geosphere?

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The sphere that includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The sphere composed of all the living things.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The sphere composed of all the water on or near the earth.

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What are the four main Earth spheres?

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Geosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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How do the Earth spheres interact?

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They interact through processes like the water cycle, carbon cycle, and energy flow.

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What role does the Geosphere play in supporting life?

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It provides minerals, nutrients, and a foundation for ecosystems.

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What is the significance of the Hydrosphere for climate?

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It regulates temperature and weather patterns.