Interaction of Spheres

Earth's sphere interact in many ways. Which describes how the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact?

• A heavy snowfall adds mass to a glacier.

• Ocean currents influence weather patterns.

• Magma erupts and release trapped gases.

• Polluted air kills several animals species.

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Each of Earth's sphere is characterized by specific processes. What is one example of how the cryosphere interacts with the hydrosphere?

• Sea ice melts, adding water to the oceans.

• Ice reflects 50% more sunlight than does water.

• Strong winds cause sea ice to change directly to water vapor.

• The ice covering Antarctica provides breeding sites for penguins.

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Earth's spheres interact in many ways. What is one way that the cryosphere and biosphere interact?

• A glacier picks up rock and sediment as it moves down a valley.

• Heavy rains bring an end to a dry period on the African savannah.

• A volcanic eruption destroys the plants on an island.

• A melting glacier provides fresh water for plants and animals in the valley below the glacier.

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Which set of the spheres on Earth would BEST represent animal species in a forest?

• atmosphere, geosphere, cryosphere

• geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere

• biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere

• cryosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere

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Karen in teaching her younger brother and interactions on Earth. She tells him that the geosphere and hydrosphere are in constant interaction. What evidence could she use to support her statement?

• Rain falls on the ground and runs along the surface of the ground, eroding soil and depositing into nearby lake bed.

• The Sun's energy evaporates water which rises as water vapor and condenses as clouds.

• Tree roots weather rock by breaking it into smaller pieces.

• Moist soil allows Earthworms to absorb oxygen through their skin.

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