Earth's Spheres

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and soil.

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What does the prefix 'bio' mean?

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The prefix 'bio' comes from Greek and means 'LIFE'.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the sphere that includes all living things on Earth.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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The four main spheres are the Geosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere.

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How do plants interact with the Atmosphere?

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Plants interact with the Atmosphere through processes like photosynthesis and respiration.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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How do living things breathe?

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Living things breathe by taking in oxygen from the Atmosphere and releasing carbon dioxide.

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What is an example of interaction between the Atmosphere and the Biosphere?

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Wind carrying seeds to new locations for plant growth is an example of interaction between the Atmosphere and the Biosphere.

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What is Soil?

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Soil is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that support life.