Earth Science

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere includes all living and formerly alive organisms, including humans.

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What is the composition of the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is made up of gases.

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What does the Hydrosphere include?

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The Hydrosphere includes all the liquid water, ice, and snow on Earth.

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What is the interaction between the hydrosphere and geosphere?

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Flowing water breaks down and moves rocks and sediment.

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True or False: The atmosphere is made up of living things.

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False

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere includes all the rocks, soil, and landforms on Earth.

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What is the main gas that makes up the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the main gas that makes up most of the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between the Hydrosphere and the Geosphere?

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The Hydrosphere is all about water, while the Geosphere is about land and rocks.

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What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

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The atmosphere contains the gases that help create weather patterns.

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What is an example of an interaction between the biosphere and atmosphere?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis.