The Earth Spheres

How do the biosphere and hydrosphere interact?

• Living organisms in the biosphere depend on water from the hydrosphere for survival.

• The biosphere provides nutrients to the hydrosphere.

• The hydrosphere regulates the temperature of the biosphere.

• Living organisms in the hydrosphere rely on soil from the biosphere.

How do human activities impact the spheres of the Earth?

• Human activities can lead to pollution, deforestation, and climate change, affecting all Earth spheres.

• Human activities have no significant impact on the Earth's spheres.

• Human activities only affect the atmosphere and not the other spheres.

• Human activities improve the health of the Earth's spheres.

What is an example of the geosphere?

• A mountain or a rock.

• A cloud or fog.

• A river or lake.

• A tree or plant.

What is the importance of the atmosphere?

• It provides oxygen for living organisms and protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation.

• It regulates the Earth's temperature and controls weather patterns.

• It is a source of minerals and nutrients for soil formation.

• It allows for the growth of plants by providing carbon dioxide.

What role does the geosphere play in the ecosystem?

• The geosphere provides nutrients and minerals that support plant life in the biosphere.

• The geosphere regulates the climate by controlling atmospheric gases.

• The geosphere is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.

• The geosphere absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

What is an example of the biosphere?

• A desert with cacti and lizards.

• An ocean teeming with fish and coral reefs.

• A forest filled with trees and animals.

• A city with buildings and roads.

What is the hydrosphere?

• The hydrosphere includes the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth.

• The hydrosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

• The hydrosphere refers to the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil.

• The hydrosphere is the region of the Earth where living organisms exist.

What does the prefix 'Geo' mean?

• Earth, ground, and soil

• Water and air

• Fire and heat

• Sky and atmosphere

What is the water cycle and how does it relate to the hydrosphere?

• The water cycle is the process of water moving through the atmosphere only.

• The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water through the hydrosphere, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The water cycle is a method of storing water underground.

• The water cycle refers to the process of water being used in industrial activities.

What is the geosphere?

• The atmosphere surrounding the Earth.

• The non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

• The living organisms on Earth.

• The water bodies of the Earth.