A system is a combination of related parts that interact in an organized manner. Write an essay
describing how the Earth acts as a system with subsystems. What are these subsystems and how
do they interact? What will be an ideal response?
The student should describe the subsystems (spheres) of Earth: atmosphere, biosphere,
hydrosphere, geosphere (lithosphere, mantle, and core). He (she) should also include a
discussion of how these subsystems interact.
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What will be an ideal response?
Which approach is NOT appropriate for addressing the high cost of beach replenishment?
a. trucking in sand from inland locations b. moving homes to a safer distance from the coast c. allowing the coast to erode land unimpeded d. using crushed bottle glass instead of sand e. using compacted garbage instead of sand
Weathered material that remains in its place of formation is called
A) residual soil B) transported soil C) expansive soil D) horizontal soil
____________________ are chemical substances that persist in the environment and accumulate in the fatty tissues of humans and other organisms
Fill in the blanks with correct word