Question

identifying earth’s four spheres
match each of earth’s spheres with the correct description.
atmosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
cryosphere
geosphere
all of earths living things
earths interior, rocks, minerals, and landforms
glaciers, ice caps, and icebergs
air surrounding earth
oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater

Explanation:

Each sphere is defined by its unique components:

1. Atmosphere refers to the layer of air around Earth.
2. Hydrosphere includes all liquid water bodies on Earth.
3. Biosphere encompasses all living organisms on Earth.
4. Cryosphere is made up of Earth's frozen water systems.
5. Geosphere consists of Earth's solid interior and surface landforms/rocks.

Answer:

• atmosphere → air surrounding Earth
• hydrosphere → oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater
• biosphere → all of Earth's living things
• cryosphere → glaciers, ice caps, and icebergs
• geosphere → Earth's interior, rocks, minerals, and landforms