The Earth System

True or False: Matter, energy and the processes within Earth's boundary are all a part of the Earth System.

• True 
• False

True or False:  The Earth system is made primarily of living things.

• True
• False

This sphere is composed of the crust, mantle and core.

• Biosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Geo/Lithosphere
• Cryosphere

Oceans in the Hydrosphere cover what % of Earth's surface?

• 25%
• 53%
• 71%
• 95%

This system is located at high latitudes and high altitudes on the Earth.

• Geo/Lithosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Atmosphere
• Cryosphere

This system is a mixture of gases that extend out 500-600 km from the surface of the Earth.

• Atmosphere
• Geo/Lithosphere
• Biosphere
• Hydrosphere

The rocks, soil, oceans, lakes, rivers & lower atmosphere all support this system.

• Atmosphere
• Biosphere
• Cryosphere
• Geo/Lithosphere

According to Earth's Energy budget, the majority of incoming solar Energy is ___________________.

• Absorbed by clouds
• Absorbed by the Earth's surface
• Reflected by clouds & atmosphere
• Reflected by the Earth's surface

An unbalanced Energy Budget can ______________ global temperatures, greenhouse gases and polar ice caps.

• increase or decrease
• neutralize
• equilibrate 
• not affect

Which spheres are interacting when a volcano erupts and releases gas into the air.

• Biosphere & Geo/ Lithosphere
• Atmosphere & Hydrosphere
• Geo/Lithosphere & Atmosphere
• Cryosphere & Biosphere