four spheres of Earth

Which of the following is an example of a process where the lithosphere interacts with the hydrosphere?

• Mountain formation

• Glacier melting

• Soil erosion

• Volcanic eruption

How does the lithosphere influence the hydrosphere?

• By creating ocean currents

• By forming landforms that affect water flow

• By regulating the water cycle

• By absorbing excess water

What landform is primarily formed by the interaction between the lithosphere and the hydrosphere?

• Mountains

• Volcanoes

• Canyons

• Beaches

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Which of the following is an example of a human activity that affects the interaction between the lithosphere and the hydrosphere?

• Earthquakes

• Deforestation

• Tectonic plate movement

• Volcanic eruptions

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What role do rivers play in the interaction between the lithosphere and the hydrosphere?

• They transport nutrients from oceans to land.

• They erode the lithosphere and deposit sediment in oceans.

• They regulate the temperature of the lithosphere.

• They absorb excess water from the lithosphere

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How does the hydrosphere influence the lithosphere?

• By causing earthquakes

• By depositing sediment and forming new landforms

• By increasing the temperature of rocks

• By absorbing minerals from the soil

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Which of the following describes an example of the interaction between the hydrosphere and biosphere?

• Water evaporating from a lake

• Plants absorbing water through their roots

• Rainfall causing erosion of soil

• All of the above

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How do animals interact with the hydrosphere?

• By swimming in rivers and lakes

• By drinking water

• By using water for digestion

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a biosphere feature that directly affects the hydrosphere?

• Plant roots stabilizing soil along riverbanks

• Animals burrowing near bodies of water

• Trees releasing oxygen during photosynthesis

• All of the above

How does the lithosphere contribute to the atmosphere?

• By emitting gases through volcanic activity

• By absorbing carbon dioxide

• By producing oxygen through photosynthesis

• By regulating the Earth's temperature