The relationships between earth's various systems affect everything from climate to formation of landforms. which statement best describes the relationship between earth's hydrosphere and atmosphere? a) varied land temperature is a result of the spheres' interaction, which affects weather patterns. b) earth's tectonic plates are affected by this relationship, which can create earthquake activity. c) the spheres' interaction affects global sea temperatures, resulting in the formation and melting of ice. d) the interaction between the spheres affects elevated landforms, and is responsible for volcano eruptions.