The Earth System

__________ is the outermost system which is an invisible layer of gases that surround the planet.

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the atmosphere?

• troposphere

• biosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• exosphere

Which Earth system includes all of Earth's water?

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

Where is most of Earth's water located?

• oceans

• ponds

• lakes

• swamps

Which Earth system includes only the solid part of Earth?

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

Which part of geosphere is liquid?

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• inner core

Which Earth system includes the crust, mantle, and the core?

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

Which Earth system includes living things?

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

The geosphere is divided into layers based on _____________ and ___________.

• chemical composition

• physical properties

• altitude

• temperature