The geosphere includes solid and molten rock, soil, and sediments.

The atmosphere is a layer of gases in the air around the Earth.

The hydrosphere is the frozen part of the Earth's systems.

Plants and animals are part of the cryosphere.

The ___________ supports a variety of the ecosystems and organisms.

Winds and clouds in the atmosphere interact with the landforms to determine patterns of _______________.

__________ is the continuous pattern of weather over a long period of time, usually 30 days.

The continuous movement of water through the Earth's systems is called the ____________________.

The continuous movement of carbon through the Earth's systems is called the ______________.

___________ is the clearing of trees and plant life in an area- often for cattle farming and other agriculture.

Deforestation in the Amazon affects the __________ through increased flooding, ocean warming, more tropical cyclones, and more pollution.

Deforestation in the Amazon affects the ____________ by eliminating food, water, and shelter for plant and animal life.

Deforestation in the Amazon affects the ___________ and __________ by causing the air and soil to be warmer and drier (check all that apply).

_____________ describe the geosphere (select all that apply).

__________ describe the atmosphere (check all that apply).

____________ describe the hydrosphere (check all that apply).

___________ describe the biosphere (check all that apply).

What two spheres describe this process: Water in a lake becomes groundwater.

What two spheres describe this process: Plants absorb water into their roots.

What two spheres describe this process: Oil wells burn fossil fuels.

What two sphere describe this process: Rivers deposit sediment.

What two spheres describe this process: Humans breath in oxygen.

What sphere are glaciers a part of?

The atmosphere acts like a __________ for the Earth.