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Earth's Spheres
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hydro | water |
| bio | life/living things |
| geo | earth/land |
| litho | rock/stone |
| atmos | air |
| hydrosphere | the total amount of water on Earth |
| hydrosphere | Liquid, frozen, and gaseous water on and below the surface and in the atmosphere |
| hydrosphere | It includes oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, groundwater, ice caps, and glaciers |
| atmosphere | Is a giant, invisible "blanket" or "jacket" of air that wraps around the Earth to protect it and keep it warm |
| atmosphere | Is made of different gases, like the oxygen we need to breathe and the nitrogen that makes up most of the air |
| atmosphere | Weather happens and contains clouds and moisture |
| geosphere | Starts at the ground and extends down to Earth's core |
| geosphere | Lithosphere is another name for this sphere |
| biosphere | Is made up of all the living things on Earth |
| biosphere | It includes fish, birds, plants, and even people. |
| geosphere | Is the portion of the Earth that includes rocks and minerals |
| geosphere | Volcanos, mountain ranges, and deserts are all part of this sphere |