Biosphere

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What does the prefix 'Eco-' mean?

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house

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What are regions of the planet with similar types of life and climates called?

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biomes

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Do humans have an impact on all the spheres?

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true

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the term for the effects of people and their actions on the biosphere?

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human impact

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What does the prefix 'sphere' mean?

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ball, round

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What is the biosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What are the main components of the biosphere?

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The main components are land (terrestrial), water (aquatic), and air (atmospheric) environments.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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Can you name a few types of biomes?

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Examples include forests, deserts, grasslands, and tundras.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5