FBMS Earths Spheres

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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The four main spheres of Earth are the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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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 geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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 and climate.

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What is the significance of nitrogen in the biosphere?

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Nitrogen is a crucial nutrient for plants and is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What does the prefix 'geo' mean?

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The prefix 'geo' comes from the Greek word meaning 'Earth'.

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What does the prefix 'bio' mean?

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The prefix 'bio' comes from the Greek word meaning 'life'.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97% of Earth's water is considered salt water.

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What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

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The atmosphere contains the gases that are essential for weather patterns and climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6