Earth's Spheres

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere 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 Earth's atmosphere?

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Earth's atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds our planet.

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What does 'Bio' mean?

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Bio means Life.

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Which sphere do animals, forests, grasslands, and trees belong to?

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They belong to the Biosphere.

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In which sphere does weather mostly take place?

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Weather mostly takes place in the Atmosphere.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth's surface, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for weather and life.

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What is the Lithosphere?

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The Lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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How do the spheres interact?

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The spheres interact in many ways, such as water evaporating from the Hydrosphere into the Atmosphere.