EARTH'S SPHERES (E.6A)

Front

Which of the following is found in the Earth's Geosphere?

Back

Minerals, Rocks, Soil, ALL of the Above

Front

Plants and animals are part of the _________?

Back

biosphere

Front

The _________ includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on Earth's surface, and all of the sand in the deserts?

Back

geosphere

Front

An example of an interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere is -

Back

Precipitation

Front

The body of air surrounding our planet is known as the __________

Back

atmosphere

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

Front

Define the biosphere.

Back

The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

Front

What is the atmosphere composed of?

Back

The atmosphere is composed of gases, primarily nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%), along with trace gases.

Front

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

Back

The geosphere provides the solid surface of the Earth, including landforms, rocks, and minerals, and interacts with other spheres.

Front

How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact?

Back

They interact through processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.