Water Soil Geology Atmosphere Quiz

What are the layers of the atmosphere from closest to farthest from the Earth's surface?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, ionosphere, exosphere, mesosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, ionosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for protecting the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation?

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

• ozone layer

What are the three main types of soil?

• water, air, organic matter

• loam, peat, humus

• sand, silt, clay

• gravel, rock, shale

Which type of soil is best for growing crops?

• loam soil

• rocky soil

• sandy soil

• clay soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What are the three main rock types in geology?

• limestone, sandstone, and shale

• granite, basalt, and obsidian

• igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

• marble, quartzite, and slate

Which rock type is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• granite

What is the process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back?

• evaporation

• hydrological process

• water cycle

• water transfer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the term for the underground water that fills the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rocks?

• subterranean water

• groundwater

• underground aqua

• below-surface liquid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the primary source of groundwater?

• Precipitation

• Snowfall

• Rivers

• Lakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

• water circulation

• water cycle

• water flow

• water movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4