Earth's Spheres

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What is the Troposphere?

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and contains the biosphere and densest air particles.

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What happens in the Mesosphere?

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Most meteors burn out and disintegrate in this layer of the atmosphere.

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What is the Stratosphere known for?

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It is where the largest planes fly and contains the ozone layer.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth that insulates the planet and acts like a blanket.

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What does the Geosphere include?

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All the rocks and minerals found in Earth’s ground.

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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 system, including ice caps and glaciers.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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How do the Earth's spheres interact?

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They interact through processes like the water cycle, carbon cycle, and energy flow.

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What is the significance of the Ozone Layer?

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It protects living organisms by absorbing most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.