What are tectonic plates?
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Tectonic plates are large pieces of land that make up the Earth's outer shell (the geosphere). Their movement causes many landforms and features on Earth's surface.
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What is the atmosphere?
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The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth, primarily made up of oxygen and nitrogen.
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Which of the following is not part of the atmosphere: wind, precipitation (rain and snow), nitrogen, or oxygen?
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Precipitation (rain and snow) is not part of the atmosphere; it is a form of weather that occurs within it.
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What is the geosphere?
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The geosphere includes all the rocks and minerals that make up the Earth's landforms. Anything made from solid earth is part of this sphere.
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What is the biosphere?
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The biosphere contains all living things on Earth, including various habitats like forests, rainforests, grasslands, and deserts.
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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 in the atmosphere.
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What is the difference between the geosphere and the biosphere?
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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth (rocks and minerals), while the biosphere refers to all living organisms and their habitats.
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