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Which of the following is a natural Earth sphere?
Which of the following is a natural Earth sphere?
The hydrosphere includes both liquid water and ice.
The hydrosphere includes both liquid water and ice.
True
Name one semi-natural Earth sphere.
Name one semi-natural Earth sphere.
Agrosystem
The __________ consists of the various layers of gases surrounding the Earth.
The __________ consists of the various layers of gases surrounding the Earth.
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Match each Earth sphere with its correct description:
Match each Earth sphere with its correct description:
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Study Notes
Sphere Overview
- Earth spheres are phenomena on Earth, located above, below, or on the surface.
- These phenomena have a spatial extent and generally surround the entire celestial body.
- They are categorized into three groups:
Natural Spheres
- Exist without human intervention.
- Examples include: atmosphere, lithosphere, and pedosphere.
Anthropogenic Spheres
- Only exist because of human activity.
- Examples include: anthroposphere, sociosphere, and technosphere.
Partially Natural Spheres
- Combine natural and human-influenced features.
- Examples include: agrosfere and landscape sphere.
Additional Information
- Further detail on defining geospheres is found in a workbook (book page 25)
- A workbook about the relief sphere can be accessed at Reliefsph%C3%A4re_s.pdf
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Description
This quiz covers the various spheres that exist on Earth, including natural, anthropogenic, and partially natural spheres. You will learn about phenomena such as the atmosphere, lithosphere, and technosphere. Understanding these categories will provide a deeper insight into Earth's complex systems.
