Earth Systems

The geosphere is also known as the

• hydrosphere

• cryosphere

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

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The water cycle is always moving

• True

• False

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Which group of words describes the water cycle?

• Precipitation, accumulation, evaporation, condensation

• Perseveration, acclimation, evaluation, consideration

Answer explanation

accumulation = collection

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How much of the water on earth is fresh water?

• 97.5%

• 29%

• 2.5%

• 100%

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What is the original source of all energy on Earth?

• batteries

• oil

• electricity

• the sun

Heat is a form of energy

• False

• True

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All of the water on earth belongs to which system?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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Fish are part of what system?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

Answer explanation

Even though fish live in the water, the are considered part of the biosphere. The biosphere includes all living things, no matter where they live.

Rain, snow, sleet and hail are all examples of

• evaporation

• precipitation

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How do clouds form?

• water vapor condenses on dust particles

• Magic

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