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What are the four major spheres of the earth?
What are the four major spheres of the earth?
Lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
Why is ocean and marine pollution not included in the chapter's discussion?
Why is ocean and marine pollution not included in the chapter's discussion?
Because it does not threaten the supply of fresh water directly.
What role does the marine biosphere play in atmospheric carbon segregation?
What role does the marine biosphere play in atmospheric carbon segregation?
It plays a most important role through photosynthesis.
Why are soils important in the context of pollution?
Why are soils important in the context of pollution?
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What are the components of the first three spheres that are discussed in the chapter?
What are the components of the first three spheres that are discussed in the chapter?
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