Secondary I • 3yr.
hi! What distinguishes the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere?
hi! What distinguishes the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere?
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Earth’s spheres can be distinguished by their characteristics and the features of the Earth that they include:
• The biosphere includes all living things on Earth, whether they are animals, plants or microorganisms.
• The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, whether it is in solid, liquid or gaseous phase.
• The lithosphere includes the earth's crust and the upper part of the mantle, therefore, mostly rocks and minerals.
• The atmosphere includes the layer of gas that surrounds the Earth.
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