Earth's Spheres Flashcard

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere of Earth that includes all living things, such as plants and animals.

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What sphere do living things interact with when they breathe oxygen?

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Living things interact with the atmosphere when they breathe oxygen.

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How does air temperature affect lakes and streams?

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Air temperature impacts the evaporation of lakes and streams, linking the atmosphere and hydrosphere.

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What materials belong to the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes rocks, soil, iron, coal, and various landforms.

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What does the atmosphere consist of?

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The atmosphere consists of the gases that surround the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere of Earth that includes all water bodies, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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

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An example is plants absorbing water from the soil, which is part of the hydrosphere.

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What role does the geosphere play in Earth's systems?

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The geosphere provides the solid surface of the Earth, including landforms and minerals.

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How do the spheres of Earth interact?

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The spheres interact through processes like evaporation, photosynthesis, and erosion.

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