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What is one effect of the atmosphere on the biosphere?
What is one effect of the atmosphere on the biosphere?
- It regulates the cycle of nutrients.
- It allows for biological decomposition. (correct)
- It enhances soil fertility.
- It contributes to the formation of minerals.
Which cycle is part of the biosphere's natural processes?
Which cycle is part of the biosphere's natural processes?
- Nitrogen cycle
- Hydrogen cycle
- Oxidation cycle
- Carbon cycle (correct)
Which factor can impact the salinity of water in the biosphere?
Which factor can impact the salinity of water in the biosphere?
- Atmospheric pressure changes
- Biological organisms presence (correct)
- Sedimentation rates
- Water temperature fluctuations
What is one of the upper boundaries of the biosphere?
What is one of the upper boundaries of the biosphere?
What role does lithosphere play in the biosphere?
What role does lithosphere play in the biosphere?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the natural purification of water?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the natural purification of water?
Which of the following is a component of the biosphere's cycles?
Which of the following is a component of the biosphere's cycles?
What can result from biological weathering in the biosphere?
What can result from biological weathering in the biosphere?
Flashcards
Biosphere
Biosphere
The thin layer of Earth that encompasses all living organisms and their environments. It's comprised of the atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere.
Biotic and abiotic interactions
Biotic and abiotic interactions
The interaction between organisms and the physical environment where they live. It involves the exchange of energy and matter.
Biosphere Boundaries
Biosphere Boundaries
The vertical boundaries of the biosphere. It's influenced by factors like the availability of light, temperature, and water.
Biospheric Cycle
Biospheric Cycle
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Impacts of the Biosphere
Impacts of the Biosphere
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Biological Weathering
Biological Weathering
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Natural Purification
Natural Purification
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Atmospheric Gas Exchange
Atmospheric Gas Exchange
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Study Notes
Biosphere
- Biosphere: The zone of life on Earth, encompassing all organisms and their interaction with the environment. It includes the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.
- Components of the biosphere: Includes all living things and their interactions. Boundaries and characteristics are defined by the distribution of organisms.
- Photosynthesis: A process that converts light energy into chemical energy, important for the food chain.
- Biosphere cycle: The movement of materials through the biosphere, involving living organisms and non-living components.
- Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere interaction: The biosphere interacts with each of these spheres.
Task 1: Identifying Scientists
- Task 1: Identify scientists from images provided.
Task 2: Biosphere Cycles
- Three sections of the biosphere cycle: Describes the three main parts of the biological cycle in the biosphere.
Task 3: Matching
- Task 3: Matching effects of the biosphere on different spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere)
Task 4: Graphical Representation
- Task 4: A graphical representation of the upper and lower boundaries of the biosphere.
Task 5: Crossword Puzzle
- Task 5: Solve a crossword puzzle related to the biosphere.
- Clues and answer words (from the crossword puzzle) are provided.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the biosphere, including its components, cycles, and interactions with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. This quiz also challenges you to identify key scientists and their contributions to our understanding of these environmental processes.
