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examine the physical processes that affect the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

Examine the physical processes pictured below. Which one occurs beneath the lithosphere, in the atmosphere, and hydrosphere?

A Convergence

B Convection currents

C Divergence

D Rainshadow

Which of the following typically occurs in the biosphere?

A continuous circulation of hot and cold oceanic currents

B regulation of the rate at which thermal energy leaves the planet

C the interaction of plants and animals with in specific climate regions

D the recycling of the continental crust in subduction zones

Which of the following is caused by the very rapid evaporation of warm ocean water in late summer months?

A the erosion of a sandy beach

B a tropical hurricane

C a catastrophic forest fire

D a tornado

.Which term represents the outer most layer of the Earth’s lithosphere?

A mantel

B crust

C inner core

D magnetosphere

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What percentage of the Earth is covered by water?

A approximately 50%

B approximately 70%

C more than 90%

D less than 35%

.Choose the term that best completes the sentence below.

The differences in ______________ give rise to biomes – geographic regions that support different kinds of life – forests, grasslands, deserts, and tundra.

A temperature

B precipitation

C climate

D time zones

Which of the physical processes below will most likely have the greatest short-term impact on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere of a region?

A a volcanic eruption

B weathering

C gradual climate change

D an earthquake

In 2010 a volcanic eruption, a physical process which occurs within and on the earth's surface, took place on the island nation of Iceland. This event greatly limited air traffic between Europe and the rest of the world due to the volcanic eruption's effect on the - .

A lithosphere

B atmosphere

C hydrosphere

D biosphere