Earth System Interactions Quiz

Which describes an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

• water condensing into clouds
• plants removing carbon dioxide from the air
• wind and water eroding rocks

During which process does carbon leave the biosphere?

• deforestation
• photosynthesis
• cellular respiration

Which process adds greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere?

• photosynthesis
• burning of fossil fuels
• formation of sedimentary rocks

The formation of sedimentary rocks adds phosphorus to the _________.

• geosphere
• atmosphere
• hydrosphere
• Option 4

Phosphates remain in the soil or dissolve and enter the _________.

• biosphere
• geosphere
• hydrosphere