Earth's Systems Summative Practice

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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 sediment, Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide

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Rock, soil, and sediment

Front

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

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The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

Front

How do landforms contribute to changes in the atmosphere?

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Air masses forced upward over mountains cool to form clouds.

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The diagram provided here shows an interaction on the earth. Which of the following best represents this interaction? Options: Volcanic eruptions add large quantities of gases to the air, Decaying organisms put nitrogen into the air, Ocean currents change direction when they hit continents, Pond plants release oxygen into their environment

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Volcanic eruptions add large quantities of gases to the air

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The map provided shows the temperature ranges for different regions in Alaska. This map provides evidence for which of the following interactions between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

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Temperature variation increases with distance from water.

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The system that includes the rocks and land formations of Earth

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geosphere

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The system that includes all the water on Earth

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hydrosphere

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The system that includes all living things

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biosphere

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All of Earth's air makes up the _______.

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atmosphere

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A group of things or parts interconnected to form a more complex whole

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systems