Question

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in each example, the hydrosphere is interacting with another subsystem of earth. identify the other subsystem.
carbon dioxide in the air dissolves in ocean water.
flowing water dissolves a variety of minerals.
transpiration is a process in which water evaporates from the leaves of plants.
lightning allows nitrogen atoms to dissolve in rain.
atmosphere
geosphere
biosphere

Explanation:

• Carbon dioxide in the air dissolves in ocean water: The air is part of the atmosphere.
• Flowing water dissolves a variety of minerals: Minerals are part of the geosphere.
• Transpiration is a process in which water evaporates from the leaves of plants: Plants are part of the biosphere.
• Lightning allows nitrogen atoms to dissolve in rain: Lightning occurs in the atmosphere.

Answer:

• Atmosphere: Carbon dioxide in the air dissolves in ocean water, Lightning allows nitrogen atoms to dissolve in rain
• Geosphere: Flowing water dissolves a variety of minerals
• Biosphere: Transpiration is a process in which water evaporates from the leaves of plants