March 14-Four Spheres of the Earth

During a geology class, William asked, "The outer core of the Earth is part of which sphere?"

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

During a science class, Benjamin asked, "Which sphere helps trap heat from the sun and protects us from the sun's harmful rays?"

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

Emma is studying different spheres of the Earth in her science class. She learned that all living things are part of which sphere?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Grace is learning about the natural processes on Earth. She wonders, "The water cycle is part of which sphere?"

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

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How do plants in the biosphere interact with the atmosphere?

• They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen

• They release carbon dioxide and absorb oxygen

• They absorb nitrogen and release oxygen

• They release methane and absorb carbon dioxide

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What is the role of the atmosphere according to the passage?

• It is essential for weather patterns and climate regulation

• It provides nutrients for the biosphere

• It supports the geosphere with minerals

• It stores underground water sources

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Which of the following is a way that humans can harm the interactions between the spheres?

• Planting more trees
• Conserving natural resources

• Pollution

• Recycling

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These four spheres are not isolated; they constantly _____ .

• remain unchanged

• separate from each other

• interact with one another

• collide with one another

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The atmosphere, a layer of gases surrounding Earth, is essential for _____ and _____.

(Choose 2 answers.)

• weather patterns

• grow trees

• climate regulation

• animals find food for survival

• prevent floods

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