Science- Unit 6 Spheres

Which of the Earth's systems contains mountains?

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

In which of these locations is the greatest amount of FRESH water stored?

• in lakes

• in oceans

• in glaciers

• in the atmosphere

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Water moves back and forth between Earth's surface and the air. How does liquid water move from the air to the ground?

• boiling

• evaporation

• melting

• precipitation

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How are ocean and pond water different?

• ocean water is salty

• ocean water is warmer

• ocean water has more oxygen

• ocean water has more organisms

The ocean is part of which of Earth's systems?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

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Which form of water is there the most of at any time in the water cycle?

• frozen ice

• water vapor

• liquid salt water

• liquid fresh water

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Scientists know that the Earth's continents have changed position throughout history. This means that the shape of the continents' shores have changes as well. This is an example of which two Earth systems interacting?

• biosphere and geosphere

• biosphere and atmosphere

• geosphere and atmosphere

• geosphere and hydrosphere

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Oceans receive fresh water from precipitation and rivers. Yet the sea levels of oceans do not change very much from these actions. Why are the sea levels affected so little?

• Water evaporates over the ocean's surface.

• Water seeps underground beneath the ocean.

• Water flows back into rivers from the oceans.

• Water is deposited back on land through ocean wave action.

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Which best describes the atmosphere?

• the water and ice on Earth

• all of the plants and animals on Earth

• a thick layer of gases surrounding Earth

• the solid part of Earth including the rocks and soil

The rock cycle is part of which of Earth's systems?

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

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