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Multiple Choice
A blue whale swims in the ocean. Which of Earth's spheres are represented in this scenario?
A
Biosphere and hydrosphere
B
Biosphere and atmosphere
C
Hydrosphere and lithosphere
D
Atmosphere and lithosphere
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the key components of the scenario: a blue whale (a living organism) and the ocean (a body of water).
Understand the Earth's spheres: The biosphere includes all living organisms, the hydrosphere includes all water bodies, the atmosphere includes gases surrounding Earth, and the lithosphere includes Earth's solid outer layer.
Determine which spheres are directly involved: The blue whale belongs to the biosphere because it is a living organism, and the ocean belongs to the hydrosphere because it is a water body.
Eliminate incorrect options: The atmosphere and lithosphere are not directly represented in this scenario, as there is no mention of air or solid land interacting with the whale.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Biosphere and hydrosphere,' as these are the two spheres represented in the scenario.