1.2 Earth Systems and Meteorology

Read through the scenario and answer the question below.

Heavy rainfall in the Amazon River basin allows the rainforests to thrive. The trees compete for sunlight and grow very tall. They also have long roots that go deep into the soil to obtain nutrients. These forests also provide for the communities living nearby with their produce. However, over the years, many trees have been cut down for wood and to make way for grazing areas.

List one interaction between the different spheres of Earth in the Amazon rainforest.

You can start your response with:

The scenario is a good example of an interaction between the different spheres of Earth. One of the interactions is. . .