Interactions Among Earth's Spheres

Miss Simon explains the concept of the biosphere and its role in connecting Earth's spheres: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. She discusses how these spheres interact, using examples like hurricanes, volcanoes, and tsunamis to illustrate the interconnectedness and impact of these interactions on life and the environment.

What is the biosphere primarily composed of?

• Non-living elements

• Living organisms

• Water bodies

• Atmospheric gases

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main kingdoms mentioned?

• Fungi

• Animals

• Plants

• Viruses

How does the biosphere function in relation to other spheres?

• As a connected system

• As a separate sphere

• As a disconnected entity

• As an isolated system

What is an example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane formation

• Photosynthesis

• Volcano eruption

Which spheres are involved in the formation of a hurricane?

• Biosphere and hydrosphere

• Atmosphere and geosphere

• Hydrosphere and atmosphere

• Geosphere and biosphere

What natural event is an interaction between the geosphere and the atmosphere?

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Acid rain

• Volcano eruption

Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the geosphere?

• Acid rain

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Volcano eruption

What is acid rain an example of?

• Interaction between biosphere and geosphere

• Interaction between geosphere and biosphere

• Interaction between atmosphere and biosphere

• Interaction between hydrosphere and atmosphere

How does a volcanic eruption affect the biosphere?

• It only affects the atmosphere

• It destroys plants and animals

• It has no effect

• It only affects the geosphere

What is the main takeaway about sphere interactions?

• They only affect the geosphere

• They are isolated events

• They impact all spheres

• They are rare occurrences