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Which interaction involves only one of Earth’s spheres?

A
Plant roots take in water from the soil.
B
Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air.
C
During photosynthesis, plants make food and release oxygen into the air.
D
Energy stored in plants is transferred to humans and animals that eat them.
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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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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 phrase best describes the biosphere?

A
the rocks on land and in the water
B
the plants on land and in the water
C
the animals in the air, on land, and in the water
D
the organisms in the air, on land, and in the water
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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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Seaweed belongs to which of Earth’s spheres?

A
atmosphere
B
biosphere
C
geosphere
D
hydrosphere
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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 part of Earth belongs to the geosphere?

A
air
B
plants
C
minerals
D
water
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Which sphere protects Earth’s surface?

A
atmosphere
B
biosphere
C
geosphere
D
hydrosphere
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Which statement describes an effect that humans have on the geosphere when they build a dam?

A
Ice may form on the lake.
B
Plants may grow on the dam.
C
Rocks and minerals are used to build the dam.
D
Water from the lake may evaporate into the air.

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