The Earth System

What are the four main Earth systems mentioned in the passage?

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere

• Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Cryosphere

• Atmosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere, Cryosphere

Which system is responsible for releasing oxygen into the atmosphere more than 2 billion years ago?

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

How do mountain ranges affect the weather according to the passage?

• They slow down clouds, causing more precipitation on one side.

• They increase the temperature on both sides.

• They cause more wind on one side.

• They have no effect on the weather.

What happened in 1815 that affected the global climate?

• A volcano erupted in southeast Asia, filling the atmosphere with dust and gas.

• A massive earthquake shifted the Earth's axis.

• A large meteor struck the Earth, causing a dust cloud.

• A solar eclipse caused a temporary cooling of the Earth.

What two Earth systems are involved in the water cycle when wind pushes warm, moist air up into the sky?

• Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

• Geosphere and Biosphere

• Biosphere and Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere and Geosphere

How does the hydrosphere interact with the biosphere in a garden?

• Rain falls on the garden, providing water for plants.

• Plants release oxygen into the air.

• Soil nutrients are absorbed by plants.

• Sunlight helps plants grow.

What is the role of the geosphere in the water cycle?

• It holds most of the Earth's water in oceans, lakes, and groundwater.

• It releases oxygen into the atmosphere.

• It absorbs sunlight to warm the Earth.

• It creates wind patterns that affect the weather.