Interactions among Earth's spheres

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding the planet Earth that is retained by Earth's gravity?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What spheres does water in a dam interact with when it seeps into the ground and evaporates into the air?

Back

Geosphere and atmosphere

Front

What do plants (biosphere) draw from the soil (geosphere) and release into the atmosphere?

Back

Water (hydrosphere) and water vapor

Front

Which two spheres does the cryosphere interact with that greatly impact climate?

Back

Atmosphere and hydrosphere

Front

When dead plants decompose and return nitrogen to the soil, which two spheres are interacting?

Back

Biosphere and geosphere

Front

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What is the term for all the water on Earth, including lakes, rivers, and oceans?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the term for the living organisms and ecosystems on Earth?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the term for the frozen water part of the Earth, including ice caps and glaciers?

Back

Cryosphere

Front

How do plants contribute to the water cycle?

Back

By absorbing water from the soil and releasing water vapor into the atmosphere.