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What is the atmosphere?
What is the atmosphere?
- A layer of mixed gases surrounding Earth (correct)
- The sphere of Earth that includes all living things
- All water (gas, solid, liquid) of Earth
- The solid, crustal layer of Earth
What is the lithosphere?
What is the lithosphere?
The solid, crustal layer of Earth
What does the hydrosphere include?
What does the hydrosphere include?
All water (gas, solid, liquid) of Earth
What is the biosphere?
What is the biosphere?
All spheres of Earth are interrelated or interdependent. This means _____.
All spheres of Earth are interrelated or interdependent. This means _____.
What is an example of hydrosphere and atmosphere interaction?
What is an example of hydrosphere and atmosphere interaction?
Which sphere is home to the largest portion of animal life on Earth?
Which sphere is home to the largest portion of animal life on Earth?
When an animal dies and decomposes, what is this an example of?
When an animal dies and decomposes, what is this an example of?
Which sphere is dependent on all the other spheres in order to exist?
Which sphere is dependent on all the other spheres in order to exist?
What type of interaction is when Colossal Cave is formed by underground running water?
What type of interaction is when Colossal Cave is formed by underground running water?
What is the definition of lithosphere?
What is the definition of lithosphere?
What is the definition of biosphere?
What is the definition of biosphere?
What is the definition of hydrosphere?
What is the definition of hydrosphere?
What is the definition of atmosphere?
What is the definition of atmosphere?
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What is the atmosphere?
What is the atmosphere?
A layer of mixed gases surrounding Earth.
What is the lithosphere?
What is the lithosphere?
The solid, crustal layer of Earth.
What does the hydrosphere include?
What does the hydrosphere include?
All water (gas, solid, liquid) of Earth.
What is the biosphere?
What is the biosphere?
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Earth's spheres: Interdependent?
Earth's spheres: Interdependent?
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Hydrosphere & Atmosphere: Example?
Hydrosphere & Atmosphere: Example?
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Sphere with most animal life?
Sphere with most animal life?
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Decomposing animals: Interaction of spheres?
Decomposing animals: Interaction of spheres?
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Sphere dependent on all others?
Sphere dependent on all others?
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Cave creation by water: sphere interaction?
Cave creation by water: sphere interaction?
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Lithosphere Definition
Lithosphere Definition
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Biosphere Definition
Biosphere Definition
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Hydrosphere Definition
Hydrosphere Definition
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Atmosphere Definition
Atmosphere Definition
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Study Notes
The Spheres of Earth
- Atmosphere: A layer of mixed gases surrounding Earth, crucial for weather and climate regulation.
- Lithosphere: Solid, crustal layer of Earth that includes rocks and soil, forming the planet's surface.
- Hydrosphere: Encompasses all water on Earth, existing in gas (vapor), liquid (oceans, rivers), and solid (ice) forms, vital for sustaining life.
- Biosphere: The sphere that includes all living organisms and their interactions with the other spheres.
Interrelationships of Earth’s Spheres
- All Earth spheres are interrelated, meaning changes in one can impact the others, demonstrating the interconnectedness of ecosystems and environmental processes.
Example Interactions
- The humid conditions at a beach arise from the interaction of the hydrosphere and atmosphere, indicating the impact of water evaporation on air moisture.
- The hydrosphere is home to the largest portion of animal life on Earth, highlighting its importance for biodiversity.
- Nutrient cycling occurs when decaying animals transfer nutrients to the soil, showcasing the interaction between the biosphere and lithosphere.
Sphere Dependency
- The biosphere is dependent on all other spheres (lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere) for existence, emphasizing the need for a balanced ecosystem.
Notable Examples of Sphere Interactions
- Colossal Cave's formation involved underground water, demonstrating how hydrosphere interacts with lithosphere and supports diverse life forms, intertwining hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
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