Earth Spheres

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the air and gases on the planet.

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What does the prefix 'atmo-' mean?

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The prefix 'atmo-' comes from the Greek word for 'air'.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is made up of all living things on Earth, including animals that live in land and water.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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How do the hydrosphere and biosphere interact?

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The hydrosphere provides water for the biosphere, which includes all living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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Examples of the hydrosphere include oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is an example of the atmosphere?

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An example of the atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an example of the biosphere?

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An example of the biosphere is a forest filled with trees and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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An example of the geosphere is a mountain or a rock.