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According to the classification based on British Literature, which of the following best describes the biotic components of the environment?
According to the classification based on British Literature, which of the following best describes the biotic components of the environment?
- Producers, consumers, and decomposers. (correct)
- Edaphic factors related to land.
- Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment.
- Climatic factors like water and air.
In the context of the American Literature classification, which of the following components encompasses all living organisms, including flora, fauna, microbes, and humans?
In the context of the American Literature classification, which of the following components encompasses all living organisms, including flora, fauna, microbes, and humans?
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Lithosphere
- Biosphere (correct)
Which of the following distinguishes Earth from other planets in our solar system?
Which of the following distinguishes Earth from other planets in our solar system?
- It is the closest planet to the sun.
- It has a dense atmosphere.
- It is the only planet with liquid water on its surface and a significant proportion of molecular oxygen in its atmosphere. (correct)
- It is the largest planet.
What critical role does the atmosphere play in supporting life on Earth?
What critical role does the atmosphere play in supporting life on Earth?
Nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor are key components of the atmosphere. What are their approximate percentages?
Nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor are key components of the atmosphere. What are their approximate percentages?
Which atmospheric layer is known for containing the ozone layer and is commonly used by jet aircrafts due to its stability?
Which atmospheric layer is known for containing the ozone layer and is commonly used by jet aircrafts due to its stability?
In which atmospheric layer does weather primarily occur, and what percentage of water vapor and atmospheric gases does it contain?
In which atmospheric layer does weather primarily occur, and what percentage of water vapor and atmospheric gases does it contain?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with the mesosphere?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with the mesosphere?
What key feature characterizes the thermosphere?
What key feature characterizes the thermosphere?
What is the primary composition of the Earth's mantle?
What is the primary composition of the Earth's mantle?
What is the role of the asthenosphere in the context of Earth's structure?
What is the role of the asthenosphere in the context of Earth's structure?
Which statement accurately describes the Earth's core?
Which statement accurately describes the Earth's core?
What is the significance of the terms 'felsic' and 'mafic' in describing the composition of the Earth's crust?
What is the significance of the terms 'felsic' and 'mafic' in describing the composition of the Earth's crust?
What are the three states in which water exists in the Hydrosphere?
What are the three states in which water exists in the Hydrosphere?
If the total water on Earth is considered, what percentage is freshwater and what percentage of that freshwater is accessible?
If the total water on Earth is considered, what percentage is freshwater and what percentage of that freshwater is accessible?
A forest is teeming with trees, insects, birds, and mammals. Which component of the environment does the forest represent?
A forest is teeming with trees, insects, birds, and mammals. Which component of the environment does the forest represent?
A city is built with numerous buildings, roads, and infrastructures. Which component of the environment would this best represent?
A city is built with numerous buildings, roads, and infrastructures. Which component of the environment would this best represent?
How would a volcanic eruption primarily affect the composition of the atmosphere?
How would a volcanic eruption primarily affect the composition of the atmosphere?
How does the presence of the biosphere contribute to the uniqueness of Earth compared to other planets in the solar system?
How does the presence of the biosphere contribute to the uniqueness of Earth compared to other planets in the solar system?
Considering the environmental impact of human activities, which of the following actions would directly affect the anthrosphere?
Considering the environmental impact of human activities, which of the following actions would directly affect the anthrosphere?
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Biotic Components
Biotic Components
Producers, consumers, and decomposers are the living components of the environment.
Abiotic Components
Abiotic Components
Climatic (water, air) and edaphic (land) factors are the non-living components of the environment.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, extending up to 500 km.
Lithosphere
Lithosphere
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Hydrosphere
Hydrosphere
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Biosphere
Biosphere
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Anthrosphere
Anthrosphere
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Atmospheric Composition
Atmospheric Composition
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Liquid Water on Earth
Liquid Water on Earth
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Oxygen Rich Atmosphere
Oxygen Rich Atmosphere
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Troposphere
Troposphere
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Stratosphere
Stratosphere
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Mesosphere
Mesosphere
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Thermosphere
Thermosphere
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Crust
Crust
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Mantle
Mantle
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Asthenosphere
Asthenosphere
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Earth's Core
Earth's Core
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Hydrosphere makeup
Hydrosphere makeup
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