Earth Unique Characteristics- Subsystems

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Earth includes beach grasses, forms of life in the sea, on land, and even in the air. Which term best describes the statement?

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Biosphere

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Which system of the Earth is considered as the largest component of the Earth? Options: Atmosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere / Lithosphere, Hydrosphere

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Geosphere / Lithosphere

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Life is supported by oxygen and carbon dioxide. Which subsystem will best describe the statement? Options: Atmosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

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What do you call the unit in nature that represents relationships between complex communities of individual organisms in different systems of the Earth?

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Ecosystem

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Why are all of Earth's cycles and spheres connected?

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Because every organism has its own function in the Earth.

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Example of a connection between atmosphere and geosphere (lithosphere):

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Volcanic eruption release gas

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Example of a connection between atmosphere and hydrosphere: Lakes, Rain, Rivers, Rocks

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Rain

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Example of a connection between biosphere and atmosphere?

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Plants produce oxygen.

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Example of connection between hydrosphere and lithosphere:

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waves eroding rocks to beach.

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All living things, including land and sea, make up the Earth. Which term best describes this statement?

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Biosphere