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What are the four main spherical systems that make up Earth's life-support system?
What are the four main spherical systems that make up Earth's life-support system?
Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere
What are the two main components of the atmosphere and their percentage composition?
What are the two main components of the atmosphere and their percentage composition?
Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)
What is the extent of the Troposphere above sea level?
What is the extent of the Troposphere above sea level?
About 17 kilometers
What are the types of biodiversity mentioned in the text?
What are the types of biodiversity mentioned in the text?
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What are the two types of pollution discussed in Module 6?
What are the two types of pollution discussed in Module 6?
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What are the greenhouse gases mentioned in the text?
What are the greenhouse gases mentioned in the text?
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What is the composition of the Geosphere?
What is the composition of the Geosphere?
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What is the main focus of ecology as a science?
What is the main focus of ecology as a science?
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What is the primary goal of environmental science in relation to the biosphere?
What is the primary goal of environmental science in relation to the biosphere?
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What sustains the Earth’s life according to the text?
What sustains the Earth’s life according to the text?
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