Asked by Schuck RyanAngel on Apr 24, 2024
Of Earth's four overlapping spheres, which of the following does NOT involve material above Earth's surface?
A) atmosphere
B) lithosphere
C) biosphere
D) hydrosphere
Lithosphere
The rigid outer layer of the earth, including the crust and upper mantle, which is divided into tectonic plates.
Biosphere
The global sum of all ecosystems, including all living organisms and their relationships to each other and to their environments.
- Understand the connections and interplay among the Earth's spheres, including the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the connections and interplay among the Earth's spheres, including the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.