Chapter 3 Our Planet-- Earth

Where is water stored?

• in the atmosphere

• on Earth's surface

• underground

• all are correct options

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If Thomas is comparing the amount of salt dissolved in ocean water to the amount of salt dissolved in the Great Salt Lake, which of Earth's systems is Thomas interested in?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

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When water vapor is released through plant leaves, this process is called _____________.

• transpiration

• respiration

• evaporation

• photosynthesis

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If you study the amount of pollution in a certain volume of air, which of Earth's systems are you studying?

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

Which of Earth's systems include rock?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

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(a)   is the average weather pattern for a region over a long period of time.

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The most common gas in the atmosphere is (a)   .

Beginning from outside to inside, the layers of Earth are crust, mantle and (a)   .

About (a)   % of Earth's freshwater is contained in the cryosphere.

The movement of sediment is called (a)   .