As a self-contained planet, Earth is divided into several interacting systems called ________.
A)the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere
B)the aerosphere, aquasphere, terrasphere, and ecosphere
C)the geosphere, atmosphere, cryosphere, and gaiasphere
D)the solid earth, the liquid earth, the gaseous earth and the living planet

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The four systems that interact on Earth are the atmosphere (gases that envelop the planet), hydrosphere (water in all forms on and under the surface), geosphere (rocky layers that make up the planet's interior), and biosphere (all living organisms on Earth). None of the other answer choices accurately reflect these interacting systems.

As a Self-Contained Planet, Earth Is Divided into Several Interacting