Earth's Systems Quiz

The Earth's outermost layer is called the:

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Atmospher

Which of the following is a component of the Earth's hydrosphere?

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Forests

• Deserts

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The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere is called:

• Evaporations

• Condensations

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the Earth's weather and climate?

• Sun

• Moon

• Wind

• Earth's core

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth is known as the:

• Lithosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Atmosphere

Which of the following is a component of the Earth's biosphere?

• Rocks

• Air

• Plants

• Volcanoes

The movement of tectonic plates is responsible for:

• Earthquakes

• Cloud formation

• Tidal waves

• Solar eclipses

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The process of plants releasing water vapor through their leaves is called:

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Erosion

What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth's core

• Stars

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called:

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation