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Spheres and Processes — Quiz Answers

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How can the atmosphere be categorized?

A
as a system of heat
B
as a system of clouds
C
as a system of life
D
as a system of gases
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Drag and drop each description to match a term that could be used to describe it.

Answer:

mixture of gasses|layers of Earth|zones called biomes|continuing water cycle

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Drag and drop each type of sphere to match its main features.

Answer:

hydrosphere|atmosphere|biosphere|geosphere

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What is one way soil building interacts with the biosphere?

A
Soil draws water from the ground as it builds up over time.
B
Soil mixes minerals with gases as it slowly develops.
C
The quality of soil affects how and where plants grow.
D
The buildup of soil shapes the land on Earth’s surface.
10

Which scenario illustrates the idea that Earth’s spheres are interconnected?

A
Hungry for a meal, a cheetah chases down a young antelope.
B
Beneath the surface, hot rock is about to erupt from a volcano.
C
Rain falls onto a field, soaks into the soil, and waters the grass.
D
Carbon dioxide and other gases trap heat in the air above Earth.

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