Biosphere and Landforms

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What are the layers of the Earth from the center to the surface?

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Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust.

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What is included in the biosphere?

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Trees, cells, elephants, algae, mosses, lizards, sharks.

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What are some examples of landforms?

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Mountains, canyons, plateaus, hills, plains, deserts, rivers.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is an area of flat land that is higher than the surrounding land.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a large area of flat land with few trees.