In relation to the biosphere, cryosphere (etc) what does 'terrestrial' mean? i've researched that it is to do with the biosphere, and my guess is that is it to do with plants and animals? like maybe the carbon cycle of the rainforest or something. so my question is: what does 'terrestrial' mean in relation to the carbon cycle?

Seed plants that lived during the carboniferous impact life on earth today because a. they are the ancestors of all plant life on earth. b. their remains formed coal, which is an important resource. c. they produced fossils that are used to date many geologic events. d. their presence caused oxygen levels to drop, allowing animals to evolve.

Study guide for unit 2 ~ lesson 3 ,4, & 5 test, thursday, january 24th lesson 3 vocabulary erosion - deposition - landform- weathering- short answers 1. how do volcanic islands form? 2.why is deposition likely to occur outside a river bend? 3. in what conditions does soil form fastest? 4. which 2 earth’s systems interact to form a coral island? 5. a beach growing in size is most likely the result of 6. which type of islands are formed when a chunk of land breaks off from a larger landmass? long answers explain how plants can grow in small cracks of rock that do not appear to contain soil. lesson 4 vocabulary pollution - toxic - short answers 1. most farmers pollute soil by purposefully adding 2. what is the benefit of contour plowing? . 3. using nuclear power to produce electricity can cause water pollution by 4. why do scientists predict humans will run out of fossil fuels someday? 5.farmer spray crops with fertilizer and weed killer to the crops grow. how might this affect the hydrosphere? list two different ways you use fossil fuels. 1- 2- what are two other energy sources scientists and engineers are researching? 1- 2- lesson 5 vocabulary decompose- recycling - short answers 1. which of earth’s systems do you interact with when you wash your hands? 2. which of earth’s systems is polluted by exhaust gases from buses pollute? 3. why is it important to dispose of electronic devices properly? 4. where do people interact with all four of earth’s systems?

Which of the following characteristics define a state? check all that apply. a. a population of people b. a sovereign government that determines how a group of people is ruled c. an army, military, or police force d. a territory with set borders