Spheres and Layers of Earth

How many spheres does Earth have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is not a sphere of Earth?

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Mesosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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What is the lithosphere?

• All rock on Earth

• All water on Earth

• All life on Earth

• All gases on Earth

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Which layer of the Earth consists of moving tectonic plates?

• mantle

• inner core

• crust

• outer core

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How does the mantle of the Earth cause earthquakes and volcanoes?

• The molten rock moves and flows which causes the tectonic plates to move

• An electric charge caused by tectonic plate movement releases energy

• An electromagnetic field dictates the flow of magma, moving the tectonic plates

• Earthquakes and volcanoes are the result of pressure differences in the inner core

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What benefit does the outer core of the Earth provide?

• Moves the tectonic plates

• Creates oxygen from various chemical reactions

• Creates an electromagnetic field

• Keeps the Earth spinning

What is one interesting fact regarding the inner core of the Earth?

• It spins faster than the Earth

• It is made of ancient meteorites

• The most valuable metals are formed there

• It spins slower than the Earth

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What is the hydrosphere?

• The oceans of the Earth

• A part of the atmosphere that create hydrogen

• Only the liquid forms of water on Earth

• All forms of water on Earth

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What percent of the hydrosphere is fresh water?

• 10%

• 3%

• 25%

• 50%

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What is the atmosphere?

• All oxygen in the air

• All air and gases that surround the Earth

• The sky

• A layer of gases released from the crust of the Earth