4 Spheres of the Earth

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the sphere of the Earth that includes all living things, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What does the term 'Hydrosphere' refer to?

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The Hydrosphere refers to all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.

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What does the term 'Atmosphere' mean?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What does 'bio-' mean in Greek?

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The prefix 'bio-' comes from Greek and means 'life'.

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What does 'hydro-' mean in Greek?

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The prefix 'hydro-' comes from Greek and means 'water'.

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What does 'geo-' mean in Greek?

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The prefix 'geo-' comes from Greek and means 'ground' or 'earth'.

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What does 'atmo-' mean in Greek?

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The prefix 'atmo-' comes from Greek and means 'air'.

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Name the four spheres of the Earth.

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The four spheres of the Earth are the Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, and Atmosphere.

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How do the spheres of the Earth interact?

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The spheres interact in various ways, such as water (Hydrosphere) supporting life (Biosphere), and air (Atmosphere) affecting weather patterns that influence the Geosphere.