Question

earth systems and interactions
directions: on the line before each statement, write the letter of the earth system that matches it correctly. some
earth systems may be used more than once.

1. the ozone layer helps protect organisms from

a. atmosphere and
harmful solar radiation.
biosphere

1. organisms contribute to fossil fuel formation.

b. atmosphere and
geosphere

1. water and ice cause weathering and erosion.

c. atmosphere and
hydrosphere

1. plants grow in soil.

d. biosphere and
geosphere

1. rising sea level changes habitats.
2. increasing global temperatures melt polar

e. biosphere and
hydrosphere
ice caps.

1. volcanic eruptions eject gas and debris into

f. geosphere and
the air.
hydrosphere

1. plants use carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
2. wind causes weathering and erosion.
3. plants use water during photosynthesis.

Explanation:

1. The ozone layer is part of the atmosphere, and it protects organisms (biosphere).
2. Organisms (biosphere) contribute to fossil fuels (geosphere).
3. Water and ice (hydrosphere) cause weathering and erosion (geosphere).
4. Plants (biosphere) grow in soil (geosphere).
5. Rising sea level (hydrosphere) changes habitats (biosphere).
6. Increasing global temperatures (atmosphere) melt polar ice caps (hydrosphere).
7. Volcanic eruptions (geosphere) eject gas and debris into the air (atmosphere).
8. Plants (biosphere) use carbon dioxide (atmosphere).
9. Wind (atmosphere) causes weathering and erosion (geosphere).
10. Plants (biosphere) use water (hydrosphere).

Answer:

1. A
2. B
3. F
4. D
5. E
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. E