Earth Spheres

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What are the four main Earth spheres?

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

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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 minerals.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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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 biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where living organisms exist.

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How do the hydrosphere and biosphere interact?

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The hydrosphere provides water for plants and animals in the biosphere.

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What is part of the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes ice, snow, and glaciers.

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How do the atmosphere and biosphere interact?

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The atmosphere provides air for living organisms in the biosphere.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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Mountains, valleys, and soil are examples of the geosphere.

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What role does the hydrosphere play in weather?

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The hydrosphere influences weather patterns through evaporation and precipitation.