1. The Earth system is composed of A. the hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and
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1. The Earth system is composed of A. the hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere B. a series of inputs and outputs that do not vary over time C. igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks D. none of the above 2· The crust, the outermost layer of Earth, consists of A. continental and oceanic types B. sediments and sedimentary rocks C. igneous rocks originally produced by volcanism D. mountains, plains, and valleys 3. The rock cycle is an illustration of three different rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and A. their environments of formation B. their potential change over time C. their relation to internal and external earth processes D. A, B, and C 4. Asthenosphere and Lithosphere are the layers which consist the Earth's internal structure. Which layer is hotter and weaker? A. Lithosphere B. Asthenosphere C. Both are the same D. We do not know the scientific answer. 5. A transform boundary is characterized by A. lithospheric plates sliding past each other B. the movement of one plate over another C. the movement of plates away from each other D. earthquakes, but no plate movementExplanation / Answer
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A. Geosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
Because, the soild earth is geosphere, the surrounding environemnt with gases is atmosphere. The plant and animals are belongs to the biosphere. The water on and within the surface of the Earth is hydrosphere. These all together is Earth system.
2) A. Continental and oceanic types.
3) D. A,B, and C.
4) B. Asthenosphere
5) A. lithospheric plates sliding past each other.
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