EOC Review #6

Define biosphere

• Life on earth
• Gas surrounding earth
• Water on earth
• The solid crust and semi fluid mantle of the earth

Define hydrosphere

• Life on earth
• Gas surrounding earth
• Water on earth
• The solid crust and semi fluid mantle of the earth

Define atmosphere

• Life on earth
• Gas surrounding earth
• Water on earth
• The solid crust and semi fluid mantle of the earth

Define geosphere

• Life on earth
• Gas surrounding earth
• Water on earth
• The solid crust and semi fluid mantle of the earth

All of the following processes are the ones that lead directly to the formation of sedimentary rock EXCEPT-

• deposition of rock fragments

• freezing of water in cracks in rock

• melting of rock deep underground

• movement of wind that carries earth material

The presence of igneous rocks might be evidence of-

• organisms

• deposition

• coal

• volcanoes

Which layer of Earth do scientists believe is most likely made of solid metals?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

A diagram of Earth's layers is provided. Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer scientists believe to be in a liquid state?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

A diagram of Earth's layers is provided. Where in the diagram might you expect to find rocks of the lowest density?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D