Question

1. during the spring thaw in the mountains, snow and ice melt, and water runs downhill into streams. this cold water eventually makes its way to lakes or to the ocean, where it remains until it evaporates into the air. which of earths spheres are interacting above? a) biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere b) atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere c) hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere d) cryosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere

Explanation:

1. Analyze each sphere:

• Cryosphere: Snow and ice (frozen water) are part of the cryosphere, and they melt in spring.
• Hydrosphere: Liquid water (streams, lakes, ocean) is part of the hydrosphere.
• Atmosphere: Evaporation into the air involves the atmosphere (air is part of the atmosphere).

1. Evaluate options:

• Option A: Biosphere (living things) isn't mentioned. Eliminate.
• Option B: Biosphere isn't involved. Eliminate.
• Option C: Atmosphere isn't included (evaporation to air is atmosphere interaction). Eliminate.
• Option D: Cryosphere (snow/ice), hydrosphere (liquid water), and atmosphere (evaporation to air) are all interacting as described.

Answer:

D. cryosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere