6th Grade Chapter 1 Test 3rd Period

Which part of Earth contains plates?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

The four main spheres of Earth are the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere.

• True

• False

Which sphere of the Earth system includes trees, grasses, and squirrels?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

The Earth system consist of the sun and four main___________

• Biomes

• Layers

• Spheres

What is Earth's thin outer layer of solid rock called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

What are the two types of evidence that geologist use to learn about Earth's interior?

• Hardness/Softness

• Hot/Cold

• Direct/Indirect

Which direction does the equator go?

• West to South

• North to East

• East to West

How many hemispheres does Earth have?

• 5

• 6

• 4

The direction of the prime meridian is west to east.

• True

• False

Distance around the Earth is measured in__________

• Temperature

• Miles

• Degrees