Spheres foldable

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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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What is the atmosphere?

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All the air, oxygen, nitrogen, and gases that surround the Earth.

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Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

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Thermosphere.

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What three earth spheres are interacting when a polar bear is floating on an iceberg in the ocean?

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Cryosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere.

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

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Atmosphere and biosphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the cryosphere?

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The frozen water part of the Earth, including ice caps and glaciers.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the relationship between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?

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The atmosphere provides moisture and weather patterns that affect the hydrosphere.