Question

question 2 0.25 pts the cryosphere is an important part of earth because — ○ it includes living things that produce oxygen ○ it contains frozen water that affects sea level and temperature ○ it forms the hard, rocky layer of earths crust ○ it keeps air and gases trapped in the atmosphere

Explanation:

The cryosphere refers to the frozen water part of the Earth system. It includes ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, etc. When ice melts (from the cryosphere), it adds water to the oceans, affecting sea - level. Also, ice has a high albedo (reflectivity). More ice means more sunlight is reflected back into space, affecting the Earth's temperature.

• The first option about producing oxygen is more related to the biosphere (living things).
• The third option about the hard, rocky layer is the lithosphere.
• The fourth option about trapping air and gases is more related to the atmosphere.

Answer:

it contains frozen water that affects sea level and temperature