Question

biology a week 2
practice quiz: introduction to global systems
biology/living earth a term af - period 1 - rm 350 (lms)
practice quiz: introduction to global systems (lms graded)
most organisms in the biosphere exchange the gases oxygen and carbon dioxide with the atmosphere. which of the following describe an exchange of matter between the atmosphere and the geosphere?
a a volcanic eruption releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
b carbon dioxide dissolving from the atmosphere into ocean water
c the remains of living things settling on the floor of the ocean, and then becoming rock
d water vapor condensing in the air to form clouds

Explanation:

The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth. A volcanic eruption releases carbon - dioxide from the Earth's interior (geosphere) into the atmosphere, which is a matter exchange between the geosphere and the atmosphere. Option B is an exchange between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere (ocean water). Option C is related to the biosphere and geosphere but not an atmosphere - geosphere exchange. Option D is an exchange within the atmosphere and hydrosphere (water cycle).

Answer:

A. a volcanic eruption releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere