Grade 7 The Earth System

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

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

What is the atmosphere made of?

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Trace gases

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Helium

• Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Trace gases

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

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Which Earth system includes all of Earth's water?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

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Where is most of Earth's water located?

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Ponds

• Swamps

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater located?

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Glaciers and Ice Caps

• Groundwater

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Which Earth system includes only the solid part of Earth?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Isoceles

• Sedimentary

In order to classify as a mineral you must have which characteristic?

• naturally occuring

• inorganic solid

• crystal structure

• all of the above are correct

Which part of the geosphere is liquid?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

How are minerals identified?

• color

• streak

• luster

• all of the above