Geosphere Quiz

What is the geosphere?

• The geosphere is the living part of the Earth.

• The geosphere is the atmospheric part of the Earth.

• The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth.

• The geosphere is the liquid part of the Earth.

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

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

What is the geosphere made up of?

• clouds, rain, and snow

• rocks, minerals, and landforms

• water, air, and plants

• animals, insects, and birds

Which layer of the Earth is the geosphere located?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

What are the major components of the geosphere?

• lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere

• lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and cryosphere

• lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and magnetosphere

• lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and asthenosphere

Which of the following is an example of a geosphere feature?

• river

• cloud

• ocean

• mountain

What is the geosphere's role in the water cycle?

• The geosphere has no role in the water cycle.

• The geosphere only releases water in the water cycle.

• The geosphere only stores water in the water cycle.

• The geosphere stores and releases water in the water cycle.

What is the geosphere's role in supporting life?

• The geosphere provides a habitat for various organisms.

• The geosphere is responsible for regulating the Earth's climate.

• The geosphere plays a crucial role in the water cycle.

• The geosphere provides a stable surface and essential resources for life.

Which of the following is an example of a geosphere process?

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Erosion of a river

• Photosynthesis in plants

• Evaporation of water

How does the geosphere interact with other Earth systems?

• The geosphere interacts with other Earth systems through the movement of tectonic plates.

• The geosphere interacts with other Earth systems through the rotation of the Earth.

• The geosphere interacts with other Earth systems through processes such as the water cycle, nutrient cycling, and the exchange of gases.

• The geosphere interacts with other Earth systems through the formation of mountains.