Question

check each statement that applies to the atmosphere as a natural resource. select three options.
the atmosphere interacts with the hydrosphere to redistribute water over the surface of earth.
the atmosphere interacts with several earth spheres, including the lithosphere.
wind from the atmosphere creates ocean waves and currents.
the atmosphere causes plants to give off nitrogen.
the atmosphere causes volcanoes to erupt.

Explanation:

• The atmosphere interacts with the hydrosphere (water - related sphere) for water redistribution (e.g., precipitation after evaporation - condensation cycle).
• The atmosphere interacts with the lithosphere (land - related sphere) in processes like weathering (wind - driven particles eroding rocks).
• Wind (from the atmosphere) is a key factor in creating ocean waves and surface - current patterns.
• Plants give off oxygen (not nitrogen mainly due to atmosphere in a direct sense; nitrogen cycle is more complex with soil bacteria etc.).
• Volcanoes erupt due to tectonic and magmatic forces (not caused by the atmosphere).

Answer:

• The atmosphere interacts with the hydrosphere to redistribute water over the surface of Earth.
• The atmosphere interacts with several Earth spheres, including the lithosphere.
• Wind from the atmosphere creates ocean waves and currents.