Spheres of the Earth and weather/climate

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where living organisms exist, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region over an extended period.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that occurs when cooler air from the sea moves inland to replace rising warm air.

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What is the exosphere?

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The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where the air is very thin and protects us from solar flares.

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather occurs and where we live.