4 Spheres of the Earth

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What are the 4 spheres of the Earth?

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The four spheres of the Earth are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth that is made up of living things.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of air and gases surrounding the Earth.

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Which sphere contains whales and dolphins?

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The biosphere contains whales and dolphins.

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What does the geosphere consist of?

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The geosphere consists of the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

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How does the hydrosphere affect weather patterns?

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The hydrosphere influences weather patterns by providing moisture that can lead to precipitation.

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What role does the atmosphere play in supporting life?

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The atmosphere provides oxygen for breathing and protects living organisms from harmful solar radiation.

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How do the spheres interact with each other?

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The spheres interact in various ways, such as water from the hydrosphere evaporating into the atmosphere and then falling as rain to nourish the biosphere.

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What is an example of a process that involves all four spheres?

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The water cycle involves the hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (evaporation and precipitation), geosphere (land), and biosphere (plants and animals).