Earth Systems

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What is a system?

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A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

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Which is NOT a system rule?

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Systems are always small.

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What is Earth's function?

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A recycling planet powered by the flow of solar energy to support a network of life.

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How do the geosphere and the biosphere interact?

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Fossil fuels in the geosphere used to be living.

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What is the hydrosphere's function?

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Sustains various life forms and plays an important role in ecosystems and regulating heat on earth.

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What are the four main Earth systems?

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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 biosphere?

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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 layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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