Question

read the paragraph, and then answer the question. coal is a black, hard substance formed from the remains of living things that existed a long time ago. the remains were buried and exposed to pressure and temperature underneath earths surface. over time, these remains solidified. which of the spheres interact in the formation of coal? check all that apply. atmosphere biosphere cryosphere geosphere hydrosphere

Explanation:

1. Biosphere: Coal forms from the remains of ancient living organisms, which are part of the biosphere.
2. Geosphere: The remains are buried underground (within the geosphere) and transformed by pressure and temperature from Earth's interior.

Answer:

• biosphere
• geosphere