Question

Which of the following is an example of how the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact?

A. A waterfall flows over the side of a cliff. As the water collects in a pool at the bottom, a panther takes a drink.
B. A clump of snow begins to thaw and turns into water. The water flows into the shade of a tree and freezes again back into ice.
C. A mountain is hit by gusts of wind that push over large boulders. The boulders go tumbling down the side of the mountain.
D. A waterfall flows over the side of a cliff. As the water collects in a pool at the bottom, some of the water evaporates into the air.

Answer 1

The interaction of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere is exemplified when water from a waterfall (the hydrosphere) flows over a cliff (the geosphere) and evaporates into the atmosphere. The correct answer is option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the given options, the example that illustrates the interaction of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere is: D. A waterfall flows over the side of a cliff. As the water collects in a pool at the bottom, some of the water evaporates into the air.


Here's how the three spheres interact in this example:

• The geosphere is represented by the cliff and the pool at the bottom.
  
  
• The hydrosphere includes the water in the waterfall and the pool.
  
  
• The atmosphere is involved when the water evaporates and enters the air as water vapor.

This demonstrates a small part of the water cycle, where evaporation transforms liquid water into water vapor, adding to the atmosphere. Later, this moist air can lead to condensation, forming clouds, and eventually precipitation brings the moisture back to the surface, including the geosphere.