Question

identifying sphere interactions
read about a process that helps shape earths surface. which spheres interact when this process occurs?
water on earths surface seeps into rocks. when water in the cracks freezes, it expands and breaks the rocks apart. atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere
this process is called frost wedging. hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere
biosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere
cryosphere, atmosphere, geosphere

Explanation:

• Hydrosphere: The water that seeps into rocks and then freezes is part of the hydrosphere (all water on Earth).
• Cryosphere: When water freezes (as in frost wedging), it becomes ice, which is part of the cryosphere (frozen water part of Earth’s system).
• Geosphere: The rocks that are broken apart are part of the geosphere (the solid Earth, including rocks).

Answer:

hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere