ESS Semester 1 ( Fall Exam)

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where all living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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What does it mean if a fossil of a fish is found in a desert?

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It suggests that the desert was once underwater, indicating a significant change in the environment over time.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.

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How do water cycles between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

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Water evaporates from the hydrosphere (like lakes) into the atmosphere, where it can condense and fall back as precipitation.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather, climate, and supporting life.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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During a volcanic eruption, magma from the Earth's interior is expelled, releasing ash, gases, and lava into the atmosphere.

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What is the relationship between the geosphere and atmosphere during volcanic eruptions?

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The geosphere (Earth's solid surface) interacts with the atmosphere when volcanic ash and gases are released into the air.

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What is an example of an interaction between the biosphere and geosphere?

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Plants (biosphere) grow in soil (geosphere), relying on nutrients and minerals from the ground.