Earth's Systems Summative Assignment

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How do plants in the biosphere affect the geosphere?

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Plants can affect the geosphere by breaking down rocks and soil with their roots.

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What is the role of the geosphere in the water cycle?

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The geosphere stores or holds water.

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Which sphere does Earth's crust belong to?

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The geosphere.

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Name two spheres that interact with each other.

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Hydrosphere and Geosphere.

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What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

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The atmosphere.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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Biosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere.

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the biosphere?

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The hydrosphere provides water necessary for plant and animal life in the biosphere.

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What is the significance of the atmosphere for life on Earth?

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The atmosphere provides essential gases like oxygen for respiration and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

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How do human activities impact the geosphere?

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Human activities such as mining, construction, and agriculture can lead to soil erosion and degradation of the geosphere.

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What is soil and how is it formed?

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Soil is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support life; it is formed through weathering of rocks and decomposition of organic material.

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