Interactions of Earth’s Spheres

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where living things exist, including plants, animals, and humans.

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How many spheres are there on Earth?

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There are four main spheres: atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, which is essential for life.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the rocks, minerals, and landforms on Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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How do humans impact the Earth's spheres?

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Humans impact all four spheres through activities like pollution, deforestation, and climate change.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere interacting with the atmosphere?

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An example is the ocean affecting air temperature.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

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How can recycling plastic help the Earth?

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Recycling plastic reduces waste, conserves resources, and helps protect all of Earth's spheres.

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What is an example of the geosphere?

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An example of the geosphere is mountains, valleys, and soil.