Earth Spheres

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is made up of living things.

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The rocky surface of the Earth is part of _______.

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The rocky surface of the Earth is part of the geosphere.

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The waves in the ocean are part of _______.

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The waves in the ocean are part of the hydrosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the air and gases on the planet.

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What are the four main Earth spheres?

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

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How does the biosphere interact with the geosphere?

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The biosphere interacts with the geosphere through processes like plant growth in soil and animal habitats.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What role does the hydrosphere play in weather patterns?

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The hydrosphere influences weather patterns through evaporation and precipitation.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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An example of the geosphere is a mountain or a rock.