Quiz 3 Earth Science

Why is ozone layer important to Earth?

• It produces enough amount of rain.

• It filters harmful UV radiation that reaches the Earth.

• It regulates the weather on Earth.

• It protects Earth from meteors and asteroids impact.

How does temperature affect the ability of Earth to support life?

• Temperature affects biological and chemical processes.

• Temperature protects Earth from radiation.

• Temperature produces nutrients.

• Temperature intensifies gravity.

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What is a greenhouse gas?

• It is a gas that traps heat.

• It is a gas that releases heat from Earth.

• It is a gas that shields Earth from radiation.

• It is a gas that provides protection from space.

What will happen to Earth if there are no greenhouse gases?

• Earth’s temperature will increase.

• Earth’s temperature will decrease.

• Earth’s temperature will become stable.

• Earth’s temperature will not be affected

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Which of the following situations shows the interaction between hydrosphere and atmosphere?

• Evaporating water

• Pouring rain

• Flowing stream

• Drinking water

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What subsystems are involved in the statement given below?

“Flooding moves soil and rock to new places.”

• Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

• Geosphere and Biosphere

• Hydrosphere and Biosphere

• Hydrosphere and Geosphere

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Antartica is covered by a thick ice all year round. It is the part of the Earth known as cryosphere. Which part of subsystem did Antartica belong?

• Atmosphere

• Chromosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

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Anton hammers a piece of unidentified mineral. The mineral breaks into two parts with uneven surfaces. What property of mineral does it show?

• Cleavage

• Crystal lattice

• Diaphaneity

• Fracture

What class of mineral is considered as the largest and the most abundant group?

• Silicate

• Oxide

• Suphide

• Sulphate

Dan scratched a piece of unknown mineral in a glass plate. He observed that it produced a powdery substance. What property of mineral did he test?

• Color

• Hardness

• Streak

• Luster