Earth's Systems

What does the biosphere contain?

• all living things

• all nonliving things

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What is NOT an example of something in the biosphere?

• humans

• insects

• rocks

• animals

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There are four layers surrounding the Earth. Which is an example of one of those layers?

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• all of the above

Many elements are important for the biosphere's existence

• distance of the Earth to the Sun

• tilt of the Earth

• seasons

• all of the above

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What is NOT a factor that has a smaller effects on the Earth's biosphere?

• erosion

• sunrise

• daily weather

• climate and climate change

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TRUE OR FALSE: The biosphere includes the relationships between all living things as well as their interactions in the atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE: There is more land than water in Earth's biosphere.

• True

• False

The Earth is surrounded by a layer of gases called the _________.

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

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How does the atmosphere protect the Earth? Click two answers.

• provides water for all living things

• absorbs the heat from the Sun and keeps the heat inside

• keeps overall temperatures of the Earth fairly steady

• giving shelter to all living organisms

TRUE OR FALSE: The atmosphere acts as a big blanket, helping to form our weather patterns and climate.

• True

• False

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