Earth Systems Review

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What is the primary cause of winds in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Convection in the atmosphere causes a change in air density, resulting in winds.

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What is the most abundant source of water in the water cycle?

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Liquid salt water.

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What subsystem includes all living organisms on Earth?

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Biosphere.

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What interaction occurs when carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into the ocean?

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Interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere.

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What is an example of interaction between the biosphere and hydrosphere?

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A plant receiving water from precipitation.

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What are the five spheres of Earth?

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Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere?

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Through processes like evaporation and precipitation.

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What is the role of the biosphere in Earth's systems?

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It includes all living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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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 does the atmosphere affect weather patterns?

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The atmosphere's temperature and pressure changes influence weather conditions.