Which statement best describes the purpose of Earth's spheres?

Earth’s spheres—the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere—interact and exchange matter and energy, so they are open systems rather than independent closed systems. Their interactions cycle matter through ecosystems, such as water moving between the atmosphere, land, and living things. Therefore, “They work together as open systems to cycle matter through ecosystems” is the best description.

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