Earth's Systems Flashcard

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An investigation of the Earth’s geosphere would include the exploration of which of the following features? Glaciers, rivers, and oceans, Plants, animals, and fungus, Rock, soil, and sediments, Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide

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Rock, soil, and sediments

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Which of the following provides the best example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere? Options: Carbon dioxide gas is released into the air by living things., Consistent patterns of wind change the shape of landforms., The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder., Water vapor in the air is taken into plants through their leaves.

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The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

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The hydrosphere includes water in the form of snow.

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True

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When a volcanic eruption spews gases and ash into the air, which two spheres are interacting? Options: Hydrosphere and geosphere, Biosphere and geosphere, Geosphere and atmosphere, Biosphere and atmosphere

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Geosphere and atmosphere

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The ___________ is the sphere that contains all of the earth’s rocks below the earths first surface

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Geosphere

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I consist of you, plants, animals, and everything that is living on earth. Which sphere am I?

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Biosphere

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The four spheres of Earth are...

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all connected

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An example of biosphere connecting to atmosphere is...

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Plants produce oxygen

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This picture best describes which connection? Options: Atmosphere-Biosphere, Hydrosphere-Atmosphere, Hydrosphere-Geosphere, Geosphere-Biosphere

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Hydrosphere-Geosphere

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Mount Everest is an example of...

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Geosphere