Topic 3 Test

The lithosphere is within the geosphere. What layers of Earth’s geosphere make up the lithosphere?

• the mantle and the outer core

• the outer core and the crust

• the inner core and the crust

• the crust and top of the mantle

What two gases are most abundant in the atmosphere?

• oxygen and carbon dioxide

• oxygen and nitrogen

• carbon dioxide and nitrogen

• carbon dioxide and hydrogen

Which statement best describes the relationship between the geosphere and weather patterns?

• Clouds in the atmosphere interact with different rivers.

• Winds and clouds in the atmosphere interact with different landforms

• Winds in the atmosphere interact with different parts of the ocean.

• Rain in the atmosphere interacts with different landforms.

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Which choice lists part of Earth’s hydrosphere?

• seaweed and fish

• glaciers and ice caps

• rain clouds and air masses

• riverbeds and ocean basins

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Which of the following means “earth”?

• geo

• hydro

• atmos

• bio

When you add certain gases to the atmosphere, more heat is trapped. This phenomenon is called: _________________.

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The Earth system that includes rocks, soil, and sediments is: ________________

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The ____________________ is made up of the outer, rocky parts of Earth and includes the crust and outer, rigid part of the mantle.

The _____________________ is the layer of mixed gases that surrounds Earth.

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Earth is made of four different systems:

• true

• false

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