The Earth's 4 Spheres

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What does the root 'geo' mean?

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Earth

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where living things exist, including land, water, and air.

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How do plants interact with the geosphere?

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Plants grow in soil, which is part of the geosphere.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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The geosphere interacts with the atmosphere by releasing gases like carbon dioxide.

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How do living things breathe?

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Living things take in oxygen from the atmosphere.

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

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Animals drinking water from a river.