WG Unit 1 Lesson 7 Spheres and Weather

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT related to the Lithosphere (geosphere)

• Rocks

• Dirt

• Lava

• Ice

Multiple Choice

Which of these is related to the lithosphere?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Climate

• Fish

Multiple Choice

Which of these is related to the atmosphere?

• Oceans

• Deserts

• Air

• Rivers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is something we can measure from the atmosphere?

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Soil toxicity

• Population density

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the hydrosphere?

• Ice

• Water

• Water vapor

• Rocks

Multiple Choice

Water vapor (in gas form) is also part of which "sphere"

• Bio

• Litho

• Atmos

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the Biosphere?

• Fish

• Humans

• Bacteria

• Water

Multiple Choice

True / False: The biosphere is impacted by all the spheres

• True

• False

What is a hurricane?

A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters. It has strong winds that swirl in a circular pattern and can bring heavy rain, high waves, and flooding. Hurricanes can cause a lot of damage when they reach land, with winds strong enough to knock down trees and buildings.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a hurricane?

• A hurricane is a large rotating storm with high winds and heavy rain that forms over warm waters in tropical areas.
• A hurricane is a small storm with light winds and no rain
• A hurricane is a calm and sunny day with no clouds
• A hurricane is a weather phenomenon that only occurs in cold regions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes hurricanes?

• Warm ocean waters, moist air, and converging winds
• Cold ocean waters, dry air, and diverging winds
• High pressure systems, low humidity, and calm weather
• Snowfall, freezing temperatures, and clear skies

Multiple Choice

Where do hurricanes come from?

• Arctic zones

• Tropical waters near the equator

• Over dry cold land

• Over cold water

Multiple Choice

What Ocean does El Nino form in?

• Indian Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

How does El Nino affect Dallas?

• El Nino leads to a decrease in humidity levels in Dallas
• El Nino results in a decrease in precipitation in Dallas
• El Nino causes extreme cold temperatures in Dallas
• El Nino can bring warmer and wetter conditions to Dallas, leading to increased precipitation and potential flooding.

Multiple Choice

Earthquakes originate from which sphere?

• biosphere
• hydrosphere
• atmosphere
• lithosphere

Multiple Choice

Which sphere do Tsunamis NOT impact?

• stratosphere
• lithosphere
• atmosphere
• oceanic

Multiple Choice

When hot liquid metal comes out of the ground, it is called

• Magma

• Lava

• Siracha

• Tajin

Multiple Choice

Volcanoes can create...

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Islands

• Depressions