Earth's Sphere Interactions

Front

What is the term for the regions of the Earth that contain all life?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the combined mass of water found on planet Earth called?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What do we call the entire rocky portion of the Earth's surface?

Back

Geosphere

Front

Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What three spheres are affected when a wildfire occurs?

Back

Geosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

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 oceans, rivers, and lakes?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

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

Back

Cryosphere

Front

What is the interaction between the biosphere and atmosphere during photosynthesis?

Back

Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen.