The Earth's System

Which of these processes change the water in the hydrosphere from liquid to a gas and then back to a liquid?

• weathering and erosion

• evaporation and weathering

• evaporation and condensation

• condensations and weathering

True or False - The ocean ecosystem that is home to the greatest variety of ocean are the coral reefs.

• True

• False

In which sphere do all living things belong?

• biosphere

• hydroshpere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

What is one thing you can do to conserve water?

• Pour oil and wastes into storm drains

• Use a hose to irrigate his garden

• Use fertilizers in his garden

• Take shorter showers

Which of these are part of the hydrosphere?

• solid and molten rock, soil, and sediments

• water as liquid or solid

• the air that surrounds Earth

• all types of living things

What is the removal of all trees in an area called?

• erosion

• air pollution

• deforestation

• water pollution

Which of these are part of the geosphere?

• solid and molten rock, soil, and sediments

• water as liquid or solid

• the air that surrounds Earth

• all types of living things

Which of these are part of the atmosphere?

• solid and molten rock, soil, and sediments

• water as liquid or solid

• the air that surrounds Earth

• all types of living things

Which in NOT apart of the hydrosphere?

• clouds

• icebergs

• salt water

• molten rock

Which contains the MOST of Earth's water?

• ice caps

• lakes, rivers, and streams

• the ocean

• ground water