Spheres of the Earth

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The part of the Earth that is liquid water.

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What does the prefix 'hydro-' mean?

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Comes from the Greek word for 'water'.

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When an animal or human breathes air, which two spheres are interacting?

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Biosphere and atmosphere.

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Why are the spheres of Earth important?

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They are all connected and make life possible on Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The mostly solid rocky part of the Earth.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth that is inhabited by living organisms.

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How do the hydrosphere and biosphere interact?

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Water from the hydrosphere is essential for life in the biosphere.

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What is the relationship between the geosphere and the hydrosphere?

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The geosphere provides landforms that affect water flow in the hydrosphere.

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What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

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The atmosphere contains gases that influence temperature and precipitation.