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Earth's systems

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A set a of layers of gases surrounding Earth or another planet Atmosphere
The part of Eath's crust,water,atmosphere that supports life Biosphere
The solid portion of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle of Earth Geosphere
All the waters on Earth's surface,such as lakes and seas, sometimes including water over Eath's surface such a as clouds Hydrophere
How much of the water on Earth is saltwater 97%
How much of the water on Earth is freshwater 3%
How much of that freshwater is potable 1%
How much of that freshwater is stuck in Glaciers 79%
How much of that freshwater is underground 20%
Air pollution that comes from manufacturing goods Industry
Pesticides or fertilizers contaminate the groundwater Agriculture
Vehicles used for transportation emitting pollutants into the atmosphere Everyday life
A species that is non-nativeand brought back into a new area Invasive species
For the next questions pick which spheres interact.
Ocean waves erode along the coastline Hydrophere and Geosphere
When volcanos erupt, lava kills the plants and animals in the area. Ash and gases are introduced into the air. Geosphere, Biosphere, and Atmosphere
As Glaciers melt they carve massive hoes in the land. The melted water then fills the holes left behind, forming streams and lakes. Hydrosphere and Geosphere
What is the rain shodow effect When moist air comes from the ocean and it wets one side of the mountain creating lush vegetation.Then when it goes down the mountain the air is dry.
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