Earth's Spheres Overview

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Which of the following spheres of Earth contains all forms of life?

Biosphere (correct)
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Lithosphere

The atmosphere is composed of solid materials.

False (B)

What is the primary component of the lithosphere?

Solid Earth

The ______ includes all water on Earth.

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Match the following spheres of Earth with their definitions:

<p>Lithosphere = Solid Earth, including soil and rocks Atmosphere = Layer of gases surrounding Earth Hydrosphere = All water on Earth Biosphere = All living organisms on Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Lithosphere

The solid, rocky outer layer of Earth, including the Earth's crust and upper mantle.

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding Earth, composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen.

Hydrosphere

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

Biosphere

The part of Earth where all living organisms exist, encompassing all life forms.

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Earth's Spheres

The four interconnected spheres of Earth (lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) constantly interact and influence each other.

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Study Notes

Earth's Spheres

Earth is made up of four interconnected spheres:
- Lithosphere - solid earth (land, rocks, minerals)
- Atmosphere - gases (air, oxygen, nitrogen, etc.)
- Hydrosphere - all water (oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater)
- Biosphere - all living things (plants, animals, microorganisms)