Question

read the paragraph, and then answer the question. coal is a black, hard substance formed from the remains of living things that existed a long time ago. the remains were buried and exposed to pressure and temperature underneath earth’s surface. over time, these remains solidified. which of the spheres interact in the formation of coal? check all that apply. atmosphere biosphere cryosphere geosphere hydrosphere

Explanation:

Coal forms from remains of living things (biosphere) that are buried under Earth's surface and exposed to pressure and temperature (geosphere). The atmosphere and hydrosphere are not directly involved in the basic formation process described, and cryosphere is not relevant as it pertains to ice - related features.

Answer:

B. biosphere
D. geosphere