Earth's Spheres

Earth is divided into four different spheres. Which statement is true about the interaction between two of these spheres?

• Weather is an interaction between the hydrosphere and the geosphere.

• A plant receiving water from precipitation is an interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere.

• An ice cap providing shelter for an arctic animal is an interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere.

• The formation of the Grand Canyon is an example of an interaction between the geosphere and the atmosphere.

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Which of the following provides the best example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide gas is released into the air by living things.

• Consistent patterns of wind change the shape of landforms.

• The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

• Water vapor in the air is taken into plants through their leaves.

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Oceans, rivers, lakes, and the moisture in the air are all part of which of Earth's spheres? 

• Hydrosphere 

• Biosphere 

• Atmosphere 

• Geosphere 

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Which of the following lists the layers of the atmosphere in order from Earth’s surface to space?

• Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

• Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere 

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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This sphere is composed of all the living things 

• Hydrosphere 

• Biosphere 

• Atmosphere 

• Geosphere 

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Composed of all the water on or near the earth

• Hydrosphere 

• Biosphere 

• Atmosphere 

• Geosphere 

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Body of air surrounding our planet. 

• Hydrosphere 

• Biosphere 

• Atmosphere 

• Geosphere 

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What do we call scientists who study the EARTH?

• Archaeologist

• Geologist

• Biologist

• Astronomers

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What main sphere is this shown in this picture?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

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