What, in Terms of Earth Systems, Forms an Essential Interface

question 9

Multiple Choice

What, in terms of Earth systems, forms an essential interface between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere?

• A) chert
• B) quartz
• C) soil
• D) oxides of iron and aluminum
• E) ferromagnesian minerals

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Definitions:

Mathuran

Pertaining to the style of Buddhist visual art that developed in the Mathura region of India during the Kushan period.

Canonical

Established as being accepted as authoritative or traditional within a particular field or context.

Aryans

An ancient group believed to have migrated to the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE, introducing the Vedic culture and languages that would significantly influence the region.

Herding People

Communities or societies whose primary economic activity involves the raising and herding of livestock.