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Which is the sphere that refers to the Earth’s water?

A
the geosphere
B
the biosphere
C
the atmosphere
D
the hydrosphere
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Why are bacteria needed in the nitrogen cycle?

A
Bacteria are the main nitrogen reservoir.
B
Other living things cannot use the nitrogen in plants.
C
Other living things cannot use atmospheric nitrogen.
D
Bacteria convert nitrogen gas into oxygen.
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How do animals get nitrogen?

A
They eat it in plants and other animals.
B
They breathe it in from the atmosphere.
C
They convert carbon to nitrogen during fixation.
D
They break down glucose molecules into nitrogen.
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Which statements describe characteristics of Earth's geosphere? Choose three correct answers.

A
It includes Earth's surface.
B
It is made up of living things.
C
It is made up of gases and airborne particles.
D
It is mostly solid.
E
It includes liquid water.
F
It includes Earth's interior.
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Which two processes allow water to enter the atmosphere?

A
precipitation and condensation
B
condensation and evaporation
C
transpiration and precipitation
D
evaporation and transpiration
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What protects Earth's surface?

A
the geosphere
B
the hydrosphere
C
the atmosphere
D
the biosphere
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Which process plays an important role in the cycling of both carbon and nitrogen?

A
photosynthesis
B
respiration
C
decomposition
D
transpiration

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