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When a volcano erupts, particles of rock and ash are released into the atmosphere. After this, water droplets form around the rock and ash particles and fall to Earth as rain. The rainwater helps plants grow.In this scenario, which spheres of Earth interact?

A
biosphere, cryosphere, hemisphere
B
cryosphere, geosphere, biosphere
C
geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere
D
hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere
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Which part of Earth belongs to the geosphere?

A
air
B
plants
C
minerals
D
water
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Seaweed belongs to which of Earth’s spheres?

A
atmosphere
B
biosphere
C
geosphere
D
hydrosphere
4

Which part of Earth contains frozen water?

A
atmosphere
B
biosphere
C
cryosphere
D
geosphere
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Which statement describes an interaction between the biosphere and the atmosphere that is related to photosynthesis?

A
During photosynthesis, plant roots take in water from soil.
B
During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air.
C
Through photosynthesis, energy stored in plants is released into the air.
D
Through photosynthesis, energy stored in plants is transferred to humans who eat them.
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Which part of Earth is included in the hydrosphere?

A
air
B
animals
C
glaciers
D
rocks
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Cars are powered by fossil fuels, which come from the remains of ancient living things that were buried and exposed to high temperature and pressure from Earth’s interior.Which spheres are represented when fossil fuels form?

A
atmosphere and biosphere
B
biosphere and geosphere
C
cryosphere and atmosphere
D
geosphere and hydrosphere
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Which example best explains the interaction of Earth’s spheres when acid rain affects trees?

A
The geosphere is interacting with the hydrosphere.
B
The atmosphere is interacting with the hydrosphere.
C
The biosphere is interacting with the hydrosphere and the cryosphere.
D
The atmosphere is interacting with the hydrosphere and the biosphere.
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Which feature of Earth is part of the geosphere?

A
air
B
fish
C
rocks
D
glaciers
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Which scenario describes an interaction between two different Earth spheres?

A
Water flows from a stream to a lake.
B
Gravity moves rocks to another location.
C
Lions use energy to catch other animals for food.
D
Bears dig big holes in the ground to protect their young.

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