Which of the following correctly describes a way in which Earth's atmosphere interacts with the hydrosphere? (2 points)
Living organisms breathe gases in the atmosphere.
Water moves between Earth's surface and the atmosphere.
Gases in the atmosphere trap incoming solar radiation.
Carbon cycles between sediment on Earth and the atmosphere.
The correct answer is "Water moves between Earth's surface and the atmosphere." This option describes the way in which Earth's atmosphere interacts with the hydrosphere.
To arrive at this answer, you can analyze the given options and think about how each one relates to the interaction between Earth's atmosphere and the hydrosphere:
1. Living organisms breathe gases in the atmosphere: While this statement is true, it represents the interaction between living organisms and the atmosphere, not specifically the hydrosphere.
2. Water moves between Earth's surface and the atmosphere: This option directly addresses the interaction between the hydrosphere (water) and the atmosphere. It describes the process of evaporation, where water from bodies like oceans, lakes, and rivers turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
3. Gases in the atmosphere trap incoming solar radiation: This statement refers to the greenhouse effect, which is the interaction between gases in the atmosphere and the sun's radiation. However, it does not involve the hydrosphere.
4. Carbon cycles between sediment on Earth and the atmosphere: While this choice accurately describes a carbon cycle, it does not involve the hydrosphere. It refers to the interaction between carbon stored in the earth's sediment and the atmosphere.
By considering the relationship between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere in each option, you can identify "water moves between Earth's surface and the atmosphere" as the correct choice.