The following sphere is responsible for forming the solid shell of Earth that holds up life?

-Hydrosphere
-Lithosphere
-Atmosphere
-Biosphere**

Explain the interaction between the four main components of Earth's physical systems. Be sure to include the name of each system and its primary function in your answer.
(I'm just wondering if its talking about lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere. And a quick run down on how they interact?)

Also, "The following sphere is responsible for forming the solid shell of earth that holds up life" is the lithosphere :)

Biosphere is right.

Yes, those are the four main components of the Earth's physical systems.

http://www.nationalgeographic.org/standards/national-geography-standards/7/

11. Identify the five main elements that determine an area's climate, and give a brief description of each element.

(I just need a push in the right direction please :) )
12. Describe the factors that influence the weather, and explain how meteorologists are able to predict changes in the weather.
The carbon cyce is an important part of the cycling of energy in which of the following
hydrosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
biosphere**

http://quizlet.com/4159160/5-factors-that-effect-climate-flash-cards/

http://www.climateandweather.net/world-weather/factors-that-influence-weather.html

http://www.e-education.psu.edu/earth530/content/l3_p4.html

Thanks so much! Can I ask two more please?

You're welcome.

Sure -- ask away!
:-)

elect the correct answer from each drop-down menu.

Tasha went on a trekking expedition to a mountain range during her vacation. When she reached a particular height, it started raining heavily. Which sphere of Earth is responsible for this sudden weather change?
The is responsible for the weather. Its lowest layer, the , contains most of the weather phenomenon.