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Systems of the Biosphere Answers

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What is the main difference between negative and positive feedback?

A
Positive feedback leads to system instability, while negative feedback leads to system stability.
B
Positive feedback is caused by human impact, while negative feedback occurs naturally.
C
Negative feedback ultimately leads to an increase in the first variable, while positive feedback ultimately leads to a decrease in the first variable.
D
Positive feedback occurs at a much faster rate than negative feedback.
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What is the main energy source that drives global climate?

A
solar
B
wind
C
mechanical
D
heat
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Which of the following is a function of the geosphere?

A
facilitating the movement of water through spheres through transpiration
B
providing a moderate, livable climate
C
facilitating the process of photosynthesis
D
serving as the interface between the other spheres
4

Which is not an example of an earth system cycle?

A
seasons
B
tsunamis
C
food web
D
day and night
5

Glacial episodes are an example of _______.

A
positive feedback
B
negative feedback
C
the “Daisy model”
D
the Gaia hypothesis
6

Which of the following is a function of the atmosphere?

A
facilitating the process of rock formation
B
providing a moderate, livable climate
C
facilitating the process of photosynthesis
D
serving as the interface between all spheres
7

What system includes the core, mantle, and crust of the Earth?

A
geosphere
B
hydrosphere
C
atmosphere
D
biosphere
8

The atmosphere is unaffected by changes in the geosphere.

A
T
B
F
9

The hydrosphere does not overlap with any other spheres.

A
T
B
F
10

What is the most likely effect a decrease of plant life in the biosphere would have on the atmosphere?

A
A decrease in plant life would have no effect on the atmosphere.
B
A decrease in plant life would cause carbon dioxide levels to increase and oxygen levels to decrease.
C
A decrease in plant life would cause carbon dioxide levels to decrease and oxygen levels to increase.
D
A decrease in plant life would cause an increase in all gases in the atmosphere.
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Positive feedback interactions in Earth’s systems are always a result of human action.

A
T
B
F
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Human impact on one system leads to changes in more of Earth’s systems.

A
T
B
F
13

Earth is a system comprised of interacting processes.

A
T
B
F
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Earth’s systems interact through _______.

A
humans
B
glacial episodes
C
feedback mechanisms
D
none of the above

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