Subsystems of the Earth (Quiz 1.4)

What subsystem of the earth is considered as the thin gaseous layer that envelopes the lithosphere?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

It is a subsystem of the earth that is structured into a hierarchy known as food chain.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What subsystem of the earth contains a surface that is in a constant state of motion.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

What subsystem of the earth which covers 70% of the earth's surface?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A layer of the atmosphere that contains ozone which protects life on earth?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

Which of the following interaction of the Earth's subsystem are involved when carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into the ocean?

• Atmosphere - Atmosphere

• Atmosphere - Biosphere

• Atmosphere - Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere - Lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

There are two classifications of system, open and closed system. Why is Earth considered as a closed system?

• It is because both energy and matter freely exchange in the surroundings.

• It is because energy may enter and leave but, matter does not.

• It is because matter may enter and leave but, energy does not.

• It is because there is no energy and matter that could enter in the surroundings.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Which of the following scenarios does not show an interaction between hydrosphere and lithosphere?

• Rain helps breakdown the rock formation.

• The formation of rocks underwater.

• The formation of minerals incorporated with water vapor.

• Water from the dam is added as a component in molding clay pots.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where does the Earth's energy originated from?

• from the gravitation energy

• from the radioactive decay

• from the sun

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following interaction of the Earth's subsystem are involved when volcanoes spew magma into the surroundings?

• Atmosphere - Atmosphere

• Atmosphere - Biosphere

• Atmosphere - Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere - Lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2