Earth's Spheres Quiz

Define biosphere.

• The process of photosynthesis in plants

• The global sum of all ecosystems

• The layer of the Earth where all living organisms exist

• The study of the Earth's atmosphere

Define hydrosphere.

• The layer of soil and rock on the Earth's surface

• The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet

• The solid part of the Earth

• The layer of gases surrounding the Earth

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Define atmosphere.

• The layer of rocks that surrounds the Earth

• The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth

• The layer of ice that surrounds the Earth

• The layer of water that covers the Earth

Define lithosphere.

• The layer of gases surrounding the earth

• The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle

• The layer of soil and rock on the earth's surface

• The liquid part of the earth's core

Define stratosphere.

• The deepest layer of Earth's atmosphere

• The layer of Earth's atmosphere closest to the ground

• The layer of Earth's atmosphere that contains the ozone layer

• The second major layer of Earth's atmosphere

Define geosphere.

• The liquid part of the Earth, including the oceans and seas

• The layer of ice and snow covering the Earth's poles

• The layer of gases surrounding the Earth

• The solid part of the Earth, including the rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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Define thermosphere.

• The layer of the Earth's atmosphere located below the thermosphere and above the troposphere

• The layer of the Earth's atmosphere located below the exosphere and above the ionosphere

• The layer of the Earth's atmosphere located above the mesosphere and below the exosphere

• The layer of the Earth's atmosphere located below the troposphere and above the stratosphere

Define troposphere.

• A layer of the ocean

• The highest layer of Earth's atmosphere

• A type of rock formation

• The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere

What is the biosphere and why is it important?

• The biosphere is a type of telescope used to observe celestial bodies, and it is important because it helps scientists study the universe

• The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships, including their interaction with the elements of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It is important because it supports and sustains life on Earth by providing essential resources such as food, water, and oxygen, and regulating the climate.

• The biosphere is a man-made structure used for storing genetic material, and it is important because it provides a safe place for preserving endangered species

• The biosphere is a type of computer software used for simulating ecosystems, and it is important because it allows researchers to create virtual environments for testing ecological theories

Explain the relationship between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere.

• The hydrosphere and atmosphere only interact during storms

• The hydrosphere and atmosphere have no relationship

• The hydrosphere and atmosphere interact through processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The hydrosphere and atmosphere are completely separate

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