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Which sphere is composed solely of living organisms on Earth?
Which sphere is composed solely of living organisms on Earth?
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Biosphere (correct)
- Geosphere
What is included in the hydrosphere?
What is included in the hydrosphere?
- All types of rocks and minerals
- Living organisms
- Oceans and rivers (correct)
- Only freshwater sources
Which statement about the geosphere is true?
Which statement about the geosphere is true?
- It refers exclusively to the Earth's water bodies.
- It includes the Earth's crust and inner layers. (correct)
- It is synonymous with the biosphere.
- It contains only the atmosphere.
What role does the atmosphere play in relation to storms?
What role does the atmosphere play in relation to storms?
Which of the following correctly defines the lithosphere?
Which of the following correctly defines the lithosphere?
How does water in the hydrosphere influence the geosphere?
How does water in the hydrosphere influence the geosphere?
Which statement describes clouds within the context of Earth’s spheres?
Which statement describes clouds within the context of Earth’s spheres?
What occurs during a volcanic eruption in relation to Earth’s spheres?
What occurs during a volcanic eruption in relation to Earth’s spheres?
What role does the biosphere play in relation to the atmosphere?
What role does the biosphere play in relation to the atmosphere?
How do plants interact with the geosphere?
How do plants interact with the geosphere?
What is a primary way that the hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere?
What is a primary way that the hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere?
What happens to the nutrients from dead plants in the biosphere?
What happens to the nutrients from dead plants in the biosphere?
What occurs as a result of wind moving across ocean surfaces?
What occurs as a result of wind moving across ocean surfaces?
How do organisms in the biosphere derive groundwater?
How do organisms in the biosphere derive groundwater?
What is one effect of volcanic eruptions on the biosphere?
What is one effect of volcanic eruptions on the biosphere?
Flashcards
Biosphere
Biosphere
This sphere encompasses all living organisms on Earth, including animals, microscopic life, and plants.
Geosphere
Geosphere
This sphere includes Earth's crust, from the ocean floor to mountain peaks, and extends to the inner layers of the planet.
Hydrosphere
Hydrosphere
This sphere encompasses all the water found on Earth, including freshwater, rivers, streams, and the ocean.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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Weather and Hydrosphere
Weather and Hydrosphere
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Hydrosphere and Geosphere
Hydrosphere and Geosphere
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Geosphere and Atmosphere
Geosphere and Atmosphere
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Interconnected Spheres
Interconnected Spheres
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Earth Spheres Interactions
Earth Spheres Interactions
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Rock Weathering
Rock Weathering
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Water Cycle
Water Cycle
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Groundwater
Groundwater
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Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanic Eruptions
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Study Notes
Earth's Spheres
- Earth is a complex system with interconnected subsystems called spheres.
- Four main spheres: biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere
- Each sphere contains specific components and plays a unique role.
Biosphere
- Comprises all living organisms – animals, microscopic life, plants.
- Interactions with other spheres are crucial to life.
Geosphere
- Earth's solid outer layer (crust) and inner layers.
- Called lithosphere.
- Includes oceanic crust (seafloor) and mountain ranges.
- Volcanic eruptions release gases into the atmosphere.
- Interact with other spheres through terrain shaping, nutrient cycles, and providing habitats.
Hydrosphere
- Includes all Earth's water – solid, liquid, gas.
- Covers rivers, streams, oceans (97% of Earth's water).
- Plays a vital role in shaping the geosphere (flooding).
- Interactions with atmosphere create weather patterns, including rain, clouds, and ocean waves.
Atmosphere
- Composed of gases, water vapor, clouds.
- Extends from Earth's surface into the sky (6,200 miles).
- Contains weather systems, clouds (part of hydrosphere too).
- Influences other spheres -- weather, climate, volcanic emissions, and plant life.
Sphere Interactions
- Spheres constantly interact and overlap, influencing each other in complex ways.
- Weather is an atmosphere-hydrosphere interaction.
- Volcanic eruptions show geosphere-atmosphere interaction.
- Humans affect the atmosphere via greenhouse gases.
- Water quality and availability and the biosphere rely on the other spheres, and vice versa. Plants and soil are examples of interactions.
- Ocean waves are a result of atmosphere-hydrosphere interaction. Oceans absorb CO2.
- Animals and plants depend on all interconnected spheres for survival (water, access to food, etc).
- Groundwater is an example of geosphere-hydrosphere and geosphere-biosphere interaction.
- Rodents using the geosphere for homes relates to geosphere-biosphere interaction.
- Volcanic eruptions also impact the biosphere and disturb nearby life and structures.
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