Earth Science Review

Which of these are NOT a part of the Earth's major spheres? 

• biosphere
• solarsphere
• hydrosphere
• geosphere

All living things are a part of the

• hydrosphere
• geosphere
• biosphere
• astmosphere

Which of these is NOT part of the geosphere?

• soil
• sediment
• molten rock
• glaciers

Plants growing in the soil is an example of how the ...

• biosphere and atmosphere interact
• geosphere and atmosphere interact
• biosphere and geosphere interact
• atmosphere and hydrosphere interact

Liquid and solid water is part of the...

• geosphere
• biosphere
• hydrosphere
• atmosphere

Which gas makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

• nitrogen
• oxygen
• hydrogen
• carbon dioxide

Which systems interact to cause monsoons in Southeast Asia?

• the hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere
• the geosphere and biosphere
• the hydrosphere and atmosphere
• the hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere

A terrarium models...

• how the biosphere and geosphere interact.
• how the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact.
• how the biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere interact.
• how all of Earth's systems interact.

Which ocean ecosystem is home to the greatest variety of life?

• deep ocean
• rocky shores
• coral reef
• open ocean

Why do some organisms in the deep ocean have glowing lures on their heads?

• to attract prey
• because they have fully charged batteries
• to celebrate a holiday
• to hide from predators