Earth's Systems

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers, ice caps, and sea ice.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, existing in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical.

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How do volcanic eruptions affect the atmosphere?

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Volcanic eruptions release ash and gases into the atmosphere, which can impact air quality and climate.

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What role do clouds play in the atmosphere?

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Clouds are formed from water vapor in the atmosphere and are crucial for weather patterns and precipitation.

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How does the atmosphere interact with the biosphere?

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The atmosphere provides essential gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide for living organisms in the biosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the relationship between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?

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The atmosphere and hydrosphere interact through processes like evaporation and precipitation, affecting weather and climate.