A forest fire was caused by a lightning strike in Split Oak Forest. Which of the following statements is a possible interaction of two spheres after the forest fire was extinguished?
Earth Systems Interactions

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Katherine Cirnigliaro
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The birds in the forest have more nesting sites in trees.
The river provides water for the local plant and animal life
A glacier changes the local landscape by breaking up the rocks.
The loss of plant life causes the land to become more vulnerable to erosion.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Layla wanted to study the interactions of the Earth’s spheres, so she built a terrarium containing soil, plants and rocks and air.Layla added a piece of ice to the terrarium and sealed it. Which of the following explains a possible interaction as a result of adding the ice?
The ice (geosphere) would cool the air (cryosphere), and melt over time providing water to the plants (geosphere)
The ice (cryoshpere) would cool the air (atmosphere), and melt over time providing water to the plants (biosphere)
The ice (hydrosphere) would cool the air (biosphere), and melt over time providing water to the plants (atmosphere)
The ice (hydrosphere) would cool the air (atmosphere), and melt over time providing water to the plants (biosphere)
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When plants and animals decompose, they release nutrients into the soil. The nutrients in the soil help future plants grow. Which of Earth's spheres are interacting?
biosphere and geosphere
atmosphere and biosphere
biosphere and hydrosphere
atmosphere and geosphere
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which description below is an example of an interaction between the geosphere and hydrosphere?
Humans build a dam out of rock materials.
Plants take in carbon dioxide in and release oxygen
Ocean waves break on the shore, eroding rocks and sand.
Evaporation occurs from lakes and rivers eventually forming precipitation to form.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes an interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere?
evaporation of water from the ocean near the equator
decomposition of matter in the ocean which settles at the bottom
melting of icebergs causing a release of fresh water into the oceans
release of large amounts of salt into the oceans from melting icebergs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In order to gather warmth, alligators can often be found lying on the grassy banks of lakes during the daylight hours to regulate their body temperature. How is heat transferred to the alligator?
Heat from the Sun is transferred to the alligator through radiation.
Heat from the grassy bank is transferred to the alligator through radiation.
The warm air near the lake transfers heat to the alligator through convection.
The warm water of the lake transfers heat to the alligator through conduction.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
On a hot summer day, Kaylie sees heat waves coming off of the ground. Which statement explains what Kaylie saw?
The land first absorbs the Sun’s radiation and then heats up the air directly above it through conduction.
The land first absorbs the Sun’s radiation and then heats up the air directly above it through convection.
The land first absorbs the Sun’s heat through convection and then heats up the air directly above it through radiation.
The land first absorbs the Sun’s heat through conduction and then heats up their air directly above it through convection.
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