Harry Hess proposed the theory of seafloor spreading, the creation of new oceanic crust

at mid-ocean ridges. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Earth's interacting subsystems or "spheres" are the

A. lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and ecosphere. B. lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. C. lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. D. biosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere.

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If an ecosystem exchanges both matter and energy with its surroundings, it would be referred to as a(n) ________ system.

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