Earth's Spheres

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cryosphere?

• Rain
• Snow
• Hail
• Sleet

What is the main source of energy for the global circulation system?

• Melting glaciers
• Greenhouse gases
• Solar radiation
• Volcanic activity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of freshwater bodies?

• They are always frozen
• They can range in size
• They are found in streams and rivers
• They can vary in depth and shape

How does the geothermal gradient describe the temperature of Earth's interior?

• It decreases with depth
• It remains constant
• It is not affected by depth
• It increases with depth

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen
• Carbon dioxide
• Sulfur dioxide
• Water vapor

Which of the following is NOT a form of frozen water in the cryosphere?

• Ocean water
• Ice shelves
• Permafrost
• Glaciers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of groundwater?

• It is found in the spaces between sediments and rock
• It is affected by the water table
• It is a source of drinking water
• It is formed from melting glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four interconnected systems of the Earth?

• Atmosphere
• Magnetosphere
• Biosphere
• Lithosphere

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen
• Carbon dioxide
• Oxygen
• Water vapor

What is the main source of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

• Volcanic activity
• Melting glaciers
• Photosynthesis
• Greenhouse gases

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6