Ch. 2, Lesson 1 Quiz

Earth's atmosphere has more nitrogen than oxygen in it.

• True

• False

Earth rotates on its equator.

• True

• False

How long does one rotation of the earth take?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 12 months

What is the definition of orbit?

• to stand still

• to move around

• to change

• to move side to side

Which is not one of earth's three layers?

• mantle

• core

• axis

• crust

Which is not one of earth's four physical systems?

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• gasosphere

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Climate is short-term

• Climate is long-term

What is global warming?

• a decrease in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere

• an increase in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere

• a science experiment on earth

How many layers is earth made up of?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which physical system of earth contains the air we breathe?

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere