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The atmosphere is unaffected by changes in the geosphere. |
True |
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Which system protects us from radiation and the vacuum of space? |
C. |
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Positive feedback interactions in Earth’s systems are always a result of human action. |
False |
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What system includes oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater? |
B |
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Human impact on one system leads to changes in more of Earth’s systems. |
True |
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What system facilitates the movement of water between spheres through the process of transpiration? |
D. |
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Which of the following best explains why the biosphere is a key component of the Earth’s systems? |
C. |
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Which of the following is a function of the atmosphere? |
B. |
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The water cycle shows the movement of water in the Earth system. |
True |
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There is a single instrument to measure climate change. |
False |
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How are the carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen cycles similar? |
D. |
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The rock cycle is not important to living organisms. |
False |
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The radiosonde can be used to measure upper air temperature. |
True |
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According to the GLOBE maps viewed online, it can be inferred that solar energy is not the only factor affecting average global temperature because _______. |
B. |
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The amount of sunlight received at Earth’s surface fluctuates more at the poles than the equator. |
True |
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Which of the following statements about biogeochemical cycles is not true? |
B. |
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