Earth's 4 Spheres and Layers of the Atmosphere

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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What does the biosphere include?

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The biosphere includes all living things on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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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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In which layer do meteors burn up?

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Meteors burn up in the mesosphere.

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Where do weather events like rain and snow occur?

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Weather events like rain and snow occur in the troposphere.

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What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

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The highest layer of the atmosphere is the exosphere.

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What is the function of the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the geosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the geosphere includes all non-living rock and soil.