Interactions Between Earth Spheres

Which of these is an example of how Earth's hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere?

• the ocean affecting air temperature

• a river flowing through a canyon

• earthquakes

• migration of birds in winter

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When living things breathe, they interact with which of Earth's spheres? 

• Geosphere 

• Hydrosphere 

• Atmosphere 

• Biosphere 

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Which statement shows an interaction among Earth's spheres?

• Rain falls and waters plants, helping them to grow.

• An asteroid strikes the Earth, forming a huge crater.

• A pack of wolves hunts a herd of deer in the woods.

• Ice melts and flows into a stream that flows into a large lake.

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Scientists model the Earth system by dividing it into what four parts?

• sun, land, water, living things

• air, water, surface, inner core

• air, fire, water, ice

• land, water, living things, air

All changes and interactions among Earth's spheres need energy from the

• air masses.

• ocean.

• sun.

• weather.

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This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts. 

• Hydrosphere 

• Biosphere 

• Atmosphere 

• Geosphere 

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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 is an example of an interaction between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?

• A) A volcanic eruption releases ash into the air.

• B) Rainwater seeps into the soil.

• C) Ocean water evaporates into the air.

• D) Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

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What is the primary source of energy that drives interactions between Earth's spheres?

• A) The Moon

• B) The Sun

• C) Earth's core

• D) Ocean currents

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Which process is an example of the geosphere interacting with the biosphere?

• A) Plants absorbing sunlight for photosynthesis

• B) Animals breathing oxygen from the air

• C) Roots of plants breaking down rocks

• D) Water evaporating from a lake

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