Quiz about Earth's Spheres Unit Test Review

Question 1

Which of the following describes the Hydrosphere?

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includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers

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is made up of the air and gases that surround Earth.

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is the solid part of Earth, including mountains and valleys.

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consists of all living organisms, including plants and animals.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the Biosphere?

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consists of all living organisms, including plants and animals.

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includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers

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is made up of the air and gases that surround Earth.

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is the solid part of Earth, including mountains and valleys.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the Geosphere?

Accepted Answer

is the solid part of Earth, including mountains and valleys.

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includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers

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is made up of the air and gases that surround Earth.

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consists of all living organisms, including plants and animals.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the Atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

is made up of the air and gases that surround Earth.

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includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers

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is the solid part of Earth, including mountains and valleys.

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consists of all living organisms, including plants and animals.

Question 5

What is the correct label for number 1?

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Mantle

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Crust

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

Question 6

What is the correct label for number 2?

Accepted Answer

Crust

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Mantle

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

Question 7

What is the correct label for number 3?

Accepted Answer

Inner Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Outer Core

Question 8

What is the correct label for number 4?

Accepted Answer

Outer Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Inner Core

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of weathering?

Accepted Answer

Rock breaking down due to freeze-thaw cycles

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A river carrying sediment downstream

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A plant growing on a rock surface

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Rain falling on a mountain

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

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Wind blowing sand from one location to another

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Flood water pounding against a wall and wearing it down

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Rocks being made smooth by tumbling across a riverbed

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Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of deposition?

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Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean

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A mudslide flowing down a steep hill

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Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking rocks apart

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Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out arches

Question 12

How do humans impact the geosphere?

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Mining minerals and resources from the Earth

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Use safe farming practices

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Humans do not affect landforms at all

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Conserve water use

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of how humans impact the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Deforestation

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Farming

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Hunting

Question 14

Which is NOT a way humans contribute to animals becoming extinct?

Accepted Answer

Opening Zoos

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Pollution

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Overfishing

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Farming and Hunting

Question 15

What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

Accepted Answer

They absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis

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They do not affect carbon levels

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They store carbon in their roots

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They release carbon dioxide at night

Question 16

What happens during the nitrogen cycle?

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Nitrogen moves between the atmosphere, soil, and organisms

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Nitrogen only exists in the soil

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Nitrogen gets destroyed by pollution

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Plants consume nitrogen only from water

Question 17

Which of the following best defines a biome?

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A large geographic area characterized by specific climate conditions and plant communities

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A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment

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A group of populations of different species living together

Question 18

How do humans negatively affect the hydrosphere?

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Pollution contaminates water sources

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Planting trees near rivers

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Cleaning up oil spills

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Using water-saving devices

Question 19

Which process helps water move from ocean to sky?

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Evaporation

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Infiltration

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Precipitation

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Condensation

Question 20

What is the main source of Earth's freshwater?

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Glaciers

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Rivers

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Ocean

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Water Vapor

Question 21

What is the pH of pure water?

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7, neutral

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14, very alkaline

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0, very acidic

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4, slightly acidic

Question 22

How do humans negatively impact the atmosphere?

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By releasing harmful gases from factories and vehicles

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By reducing natural gas emissions

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By using renewable energy sources

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Through planting more trees in cities

Question 23

What gas do humans release that affects the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels

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Nitrogen from natural sources

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Oxygen from plants and trees

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Helium from balloons and gases

Question 24

What is a consequence of excessive greenhouse gas emissions?

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It leads to global warming and climate change

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It decreases Earth's temperature overall

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It improves air quality around cities

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It creates more rain in some areas

Question 25

Which is a way humans can conserve fossil fuels?

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Using public transportation instead of driving alone

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Buying more fuel-efficient cars

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Using more plastic bags for shopping

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Leaving lights on in empty rooms

Question 26

How does the atmosphere protect living things on Earth?

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Shields from harmful solar radiation and space debris

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Traps sounds to prevent noise pollution

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Provides nutrients for plant growth

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Keeps the temperature always warm and stable

Question 27

The atmosphere on Earth is composed of ____________ Nitrogen, ___________ Oxygen, and other gases.

Accepted Answer

78% ; 21%

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15% ; 75%

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21% ; 78%

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50% ; 50%

Question 28

Which of the following is not a source of renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Wind

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Water

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Solar

Question 29

Which choice shows how a volcanic eruption can affect the Earth's spheres?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere will get particles of ash, Hydrosphere may get polluted, Geosphere may grow a new island, Biosphere could experience destruction from lava flows.

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Atmosphere will get dark, Hydrosphere may get hot, Geosphere may collapse, Biosphere could experience new life.

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Atmosphere will burn up, Hydrosphere may freeze, Geosphere may die, Biosphere could experience destruction from lava flows.

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Atmosphere will get particles of ash, Hydrosphere may get polluted, Geosphere may melt away, Biosphere roll down hill.

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