The Interacting Spheres
Define and explore the interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Students will model how matter and energy flow between these systems.
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Define and explore the interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Students will model how matter and energy flow between these systems.
Key Questions
- What are the four main spheres of the Earth?
- How do matter and energy transfer between these spheres?
- Can you identify an event that impacts all four spheres?
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