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What are the four spheres on earth and describe them. Give an example of how humans interact with each sphere.

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The four spheres of the Earth include:

Atmosphere- the gaseous layer of the earth

Ex. We can interact with the atmosphere through the gases that we inhale- oxygen (O2) and exhale- carbon dioxide (CO2).

Lithosphere- refers to other solid crust of the Earth

Ex. Humans can interact with the lithosphere through agriculture (source of food), mining, building infrastructure.

Hydrosphere- comprises all water in the Earth

Ex. We can interact with the hydrosphere through the water that we drink.

Biosphere- includes all the living things on the Earth

Ex. We can interact with the biosphere through hunting (source of food)

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