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What subsystem of Earth encompasses all the living organisms on the planet?
What subsystem of Earth encompasses all the living organisms on the planet?
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Biosphere (correct)
- Geosphere
Which subsystem of Earth includes the gases, water vapor, and clouds in the sky?
Which subsystem of Earth includes the gases, water vapor, and clouds in the sky?
- Hydrosphere
- Geosphere
- Lithosphere
- Atmosphere (correct)
Where is the oceanic crust found that is part of the geosphere?
Where is the oceanic crust found that is part of the geosphere?
- Tops of mountain ranges
- Seafloor (correct)
- Atmosphere
- Lithosphere
Which subsystem of Earth contains rivers, streams, and 97% of Earth's water?
Which subsystem of Earth contains rivers, streams, and 97% of Earth's water?
What makes Earth unique among the planets in our solar system?
What makes Earth unique among the planets in our solar system?
How do clouds interact with Earth's spheres according to the text?
How do clouds interact with Earth's spheres according to the text?
What is an example of the biosphere influencing the atmosphere mentioned in the text?
What is an example of the biosphere influencing the atmosphere mentioned in the text?
How does the geosphere interact with the atmosphere in the text?
How does the geosphere interact with the atmosphere in the text?
Why is it challenging to define where one sphere ends and another begins according to the text?
Why is it challenging to define where one sphere ends and another begins according to the text?
What is a significant way in which plants interact with all four of Earth's spheres as described in the text?
What is a significant way in which plants interact with all four of Earth's spheres as described in the text?
What drives the formation of ocean waves near coastlines?
What drives the formation of ocean waves near coastlines?
Why is groundwater important for trees, plants, and shrubs?
Why is groundwater important for trees, plants, and shrubs?
How do erupting volcanoes impact the nearby life in the biosphere?
How do erupting volcanoes impact the nearby life in the biosphere?
Which living organisms rely on Earth's crust for shelter?
Which living organisms rely on Earth's crust for shelter?
Why does the biosphere require carbon dioxide absorbed by the ocean from the atmosphere?
Why does the biosphere require carbon dioxide absorbed by the ocean from the atmosphere?
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