Spheres of the Earth

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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It comes from the Greek word for 'life'.

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What are the two spheres involved when an animal or human breathes air?

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Atmosphere and biosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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All the air and gases on the planet.

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What is the interaction between the atmosphere and geosphere?

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When chemicals in the air impact the weathering of rocks.

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What does the prefix 'hydro-' refer to?

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It refers to water.

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What does the prefix 'geo-' mean?

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It refers to the Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth that is inhabited by living things.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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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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How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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Through processes like evaporation and precipitation.