Question

which earth system component is directly responsible for processes like photosynthesis and respiration?
a. geosphere
b. hydrosphere
c. biosphere
d. atmosphere

the hydrosphere includes all of the following except:
a. groundwater
b. mountains
c. rivers
d. oceans

Explanation:

• First Question: Photosynthesis (by plants) and respiration (by living organisms) are biological processes. The biosphere encompasses all living organisms on Earth.
• Second Question: The hydrosphere consists of all water on Earth (in various forms like groundwater, rivers, oceans). Mountains are part of the geosphere (solid Earth), not the hydrosphere.

Answer:

1. C. Biosphere
2. B. Mountains