Earth Spheres

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where living things exist, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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All the air and gases on the planet.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including rivers, lakes, oceans, and ice.

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What are the four main Earth spheres?

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Geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.

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How do the geosphere and biosphere interact?

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Plants grow in the soil (geosphere) and provide oxygen (biosphere).

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What is an example of the atmosphere?

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The air we breathe.

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What is an example of the hydrosphere?

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Oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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How does the atmosphere affect the biosphere?

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It provides the air necessary for living organisms to breathe.

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What role does the geosphere play in the water cycle?

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It provides the land where water collects and flows.