Interactions of Earth’s Spheres

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What is weathering and erosion?

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Weathering and erosion are processes that break down and change rocks, often caused by wind, water, and ice.

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What is part of the atmosphere?

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Gases are part of the atmosphere.

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What spheres interact in the Earth system?

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The atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interact in the Earth system.

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How many spheres do humans impact?

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Humans impact all four spheres: atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere?

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An example is the ocean affecting air temperature.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid land on Earth, such as rocks and soil.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What is an example of erosion?

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An example of erosion is when water flows over rocks and carries them away.