Earths Functional Systems

What is the Biosphere?

• The biosphere refers to the Earth's atmosphere only.
• The biosphere is a type of plant species.
• The biosphere is the study of human biology.
• The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems on Earth.

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what is the Geosphere?

• The Geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and landforms.
• The Geosphere is the layer of gases that protect the Earth.
• The Geosphere refers to the Earth's water bodies.
• The Geosphere is the atmosphere surrounding the Earth.

What is the Cryosphere?

• The Cryosphere is the part of the Earth covered by forests.
• The Cryosphere refers to the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns.
• The Cryosphere is the region of the Earth where volcanic activity occurs.
• The Cryosphere is the frozen water part of the Earth, including ice caps, glaciers, and permafrost.

What does Atmos- Mean?

• Atmos- refers to liquid or water.
• Atmos- signifies pressure or force.
• Atmos- means air or atmosphere.
• Atmos- means vapor or steam.

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What does Hydro- mean?

• Air
• Fire
• Earth
• Water

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Constantly changing and plays a critical role in processes like the water and carbon cycle.

• Lithosphere
• Biosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Geosphere

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What is the Troposphere?

• The troposphere is the highest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
• The troposphere is a layer of the ocean.
• The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
• The troposphere is where all weather occurs in the stratosphere.

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What is the Stratosphere?

• The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending from about 10 to 50 kilometers above sea level.
• The stratosphere is a layer of the ocean.
• The stratosphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
• The stratosphere is a region of outer space.

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What is the Mesosphere?

• The mesosphere is the layer of Earth's crust beneath the lithosphere.
• The mesosphere is a type of cloud formation in the troposphere.
• The mesosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere between the stratosphere and thermosphere, characterized by decreasing temperatures with altitude.
• The mesosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.

The Thermosphere is?

• The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.
• A region of space beyond Earth's atmosphere with no air.
• A layer of Earth's atmosphere with high pressure and humidity.
• A layer of Earth's atmosphere characterized by high temperatures and low density.