Hydrosphere
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What sphere includes all the water on Earth?
The hydrosphere
What sphere is made up of gases surrounding Earth?
The atmosphere
What sphere includes all living things?
The biosphere
What sphere includes rocks, soil, and land?
The geosphere
What happens when rain falls onto soil? (Name the two spheres interacting)
Hydrosphere and geosphere
What is the name for water found underground?
Groundwater
What gas do humans need from the atmosphere to breathe?
Oxygen
Name one example of something in the biosphere.
Any living thing (example: plant, animal, human, bacteria)
What is the outer layer of the geosphere called?
The crust
How do plants use water from the soil? (Which spheres are involved?)
Biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere
What part of the hydrosphere is frozen water?
Glaciers or ice caps
What layer of the atmosphere protects us from the sun’s harmful rays?
The ozone layer
How do plants depend on the atmosphere?
Plants use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
What natural events come from the geosphere?
Earthquakes and volcanoes
How do animals breathing connect the biosphere and atmosphere?
Animals breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide (biosphere ↔ atmosphere)
How do oceans affect Earth’s temperature?
Oceans help control temperature by absorbing and storing heat
How does the atmosphere help regulate Earth’s temperature?
It traps heat and keeps Earth warm (greenhouse effect)
How do animals depend on the hydrosphere?
Animals need water to survive
How does the geosphere support plant life?
It provides soil and nutrients for plants
How do volcanoes affect the atmosphere?
Volcanoes release ash and gases into the atmosphere (geosphere → atmosphere)
How does water move through Earth in a cycle? (Name the cycle)
The water cycle
What is the role of the atmosphere in weather?
It controls weather like wind, clouds, and precipitation
How do living things help change Earth’s environment?
Living things can change the environment (ex: plants release oxygen, humans build cities)
How can changes in the geosphere affect other spheres?
Changes like earthquakes or erosion can impact land, water, air, and living things
Explain how ALL four spheres interact during a hurricane.