Spheres of Earth

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth that supports life, including all living organisms.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere consists of the Earth's solid parts, including rocks, soil, and minerals.

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How do the biosphere and atmosphere interact?

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The biosphere relies on the atmosphere for air and climate, while living organisms influence atmospheric conditions.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere is the Pacific Ocean.

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What does 'geo-' mean?

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'Geo-' comes from the Greek word for 'ground' or 'Earth'.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as ice caps and glaciers.

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How does the geosphere affect the biosphere?

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The geosphere provides nutrients and habitat for living organisms in the biosphere.

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