Spheres of the Earth and weather/climate

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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Made up of living things.

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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How do the geosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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Through processes like erosion and sediment deposition.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water changes from liquid to gas and enters the atmosphere.

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What is an example of a geosphere-atmosphere interaction?

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A volcano erupting and releasing gases into the air.

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What is the role of the biosphere in the Earth's systems?

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It includes all living organisms and their interactions with the other spheres.

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How does the hydrosphere affect weather?

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Water bodies influence temperature and precipitation patterns.