Interactions of Earth's Spheres

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What does the prefix 'hydro' mean?

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WATER

Front

Which two spheres interact to produce surface currents and waves in the ocean?

Back

the atmosphere and hydrosphere

Front

What is the interaction between the hydrosphere and geosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere (water) interacts with the geosphere (land) in processes like erosion and sediment deposition.

Front

When a squirrel buries an acorn, which two spheres are interacting?

Back

biosphere and geosphere

Front

How does an increase in wind speed affect soil erosion?

Back

Soil erosion will increase.

Front

What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere.

Front

What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

Front

What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

Front

What is the biosphere?

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The regions of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.