Earth Spheres

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What are the four Earth spheres?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth that contains all living things and living systems.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all the air and gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as icebergs and glaciers.

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How do the hydrosphere and biosphere interact?

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The hydrosphere provides water for living organisms in the biosphere.

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How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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The atmosphere can affect the hydrosphere through weather patterns, like rain.

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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, animals, and plants.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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An example of the hydrosphere is the Pacific Ocean.

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