The natural interactions between Earth's four systems: the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere, support and are affected by the movement of energy and matter within and between local and global ecosystems. Which of the following best describes these interactions?
Review - Unit 1 AOS 1 Chapter 2 Earth systems thinking

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They operate independently without affecting each other.
They are interconnected and influence each other.
They only interact during natural disasters.
They are solely dependent on human activities.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is systems thinking in the context of environmental systems?
Identifying inputs and outputs
Exploring relationships
Representation of local systems
All of the above.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The biosphere is best described as:
the global sum of all ecosystems.
a single ecosystem in a specific region.
the atmosphere surrounding the Earth.
the water bodies on Earth.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth. What role does groundwater play in the hydrosphere?
It is a major source of freshwater for human use.
It is primarily found in oceans and seas.
It is not part of the hydrosphere.
It only exists in the form of ice.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The lithosphere is best described as:
the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle
the liquid layer of the Earth's core
the gaseous layer surrounding the Earth
the innermost layer of the Earth
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following describes the properties of several soil types?
Sandy soil is gritty and drains quickly, clay soil is sticky and retains water, and loamy soil is a mix of sand, silt, and clay.
Sandy soil is sticky and retains water, clay soil is gritty and drains quickly, and loamy soil is only made of clay.
Sandy soil is a mix of sand, silt, and clay, clay soil is gritty and drains quickly, and loamy soil is sticky and retains water.
Sandy soil is only made of clay, clay soil is a mix of sand, silt, and clay, and loamy soil is gritty and drains quickly.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which of the following is the correct order of these layers from the Earth's surface upwards?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Mesosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere
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