Land Resources ESS4.3

Question 1

Check each statement that applies to the atmosphere as a natural resource. Select three options.The atmosphere interacts with the hydrosphere to redistribute water over the surface of Earth.The atmosphere interacts with several Earth spheres, including the lithosphere.Wind from the atmosphere creates ocean waves and currents.The atmosphere causes plants to give off nitrogen.The atmosphere causes volcanoes to erupt.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The atmosphere interacts with the hydrosphere to redistribute water over the surface of Earth.; B: The atmosphere interacts with several Earth spheres, including the lithosphere.; C: Wind from the atmosphere creates ocean waves and currents.

Question 2

As a natural resource, the atmosphere’s interactions with the biosphere play a large role in cycling gases. This is mostly accomplished through photosynthesis and respiration. Use the drop-down menus to identify the labels in the image detailing photosynthesis. Label A Label B

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Carbon Dioxide

Question 3

Which of the following contribute to dirty air? Select three options. photosynthesisfossil fuelssmokingmoldrespiration

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: fossil fuels; C: smoking; D: mold

Question 4

Question 4

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Maryland

Question 5

Which statements describe the effects of indoor pollution? Select two options.Ultrafine particles cause poor health.Nose hairs and mucus catch all the particles before they reach the lungsUltrafine particles are absorbed by the lungs when people breathe.Ultrafine particles contribute to more than 20,000 deaths per year in the United States.Most ultrafine particles can be seen with the unaided eye.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Ultrafine particles cause poor health.; C: Ultrafine particles are absorbed by the lungs when people breathe.

Question 6

Question 6

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: CFCs increased

Question 7

Question 7

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Oxygen

Question 8

Question 8

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Wyoming

Question 9

Question 9

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: CFCs slowly decreased

Question 10

Question 10

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: reduced burning of fossil fuels

Land Resources ESS4.3 Answers

More from this Course

TRY EDGENUITY HACKS