Review Concept Flashcard - Earth spheres

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What is the primary cause of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

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Human activity, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

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What action can countries take to reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

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Countries should agree to limit the carbon dioxide they emit into the atmosphere.

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Define the cryosphere.

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A portion of Earth that contains solid water, including ice and snow.

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What does the hydrosphere encompass?

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The rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is made up of all living things on Earth.

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Provide an example of an interaction between the biosphere and the geosphere.

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An apple tree growing in the soil.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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How do the biosphere and hydrosphere interact?

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Plants (biosphere) absorb water (hydrosphere) for growth.

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What role does the atmosphere play in Earth's systems?

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The atmosphere provides air for living organisms and regulates temperature.

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Explain the significance of the carbon cycle in relation to climate change.

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The carbon cycle regulates carbon dioxide levels, impacting global temperatures.