Question

1. most organisms in the biosphere exchange the gases oxygen and carbon dioxide with the atmosphere. which of the following describes an exchange of matter between the atmosphere and the geosphere? a. a volcanic eruption releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere b. carbon dioxide dissolving from the atmosphere into ocean water c. the remains of living things settling on the floor of the ocean, and then becoming rock d. water vapor condensing in the air to form clouds

Explanation:

The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth. A volcanic eruption releases carbon - dioxide from the Earth's interior (geosphere) into the atmosphere, which is an exchange between the geosphere and the atmosphere. Option b is an exchange between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere, option c is a biosphere - geosphere interaction, and option d is an exchange within the atmosphere.

Answer:

a. a volcanic eruption releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere