Illustrate how soil can be considered a part of all four of Earth's spheres

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Soil is made of both geologic and biological materials. It also supports the growth of plants in the biosphere. Pore spaces in the soil are occupied by both air and water. Air and water are also required to weather debris necessary for soil development.

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In food chains, energy moves from one source to the next, resulting in a loss of usable chemical energy to the environment. What is typically the amount of chemical energy transferred between trophic levels?

A. 5% B. 10% C. 15% D. 90% E. 100%

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The elimination of a large proportion of species on Earth is called a(n) ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Predict future migration trends in the United States

What will be an ideal response?

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