The Biosphere Quiz

Which of the following is not one of the main components of the Earth's system?

• Geosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

What does the biosphere encompass?

• Only animals and plants

• Only aquatic regions

• Only visible life forms

• All regions of the Earth where life exists

Which of the following organisms have adapted to extremely dry and hot conditions?

• Monkeys

• Cacti

• Penguins

• Polar bears

Where do coral reefs teem with life?

• Desert regions

• Polar regions

• Aquatic regions

• Freshwater ecosystems

Plants take up which gas from the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What do animals breathe in from the atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

Which sphere provides habitats to a great diversity of organisms?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is key to sustaining life on Earth?

• The geosphere

• The atmosphere

• The biosphere

• The hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The interdependence of all the spheres illustrates the remarkable balance and interconnectivity of our planet. True or False?

• False

• True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main focus of the biosphere?

• Landforms

• Life

• Climate

• Atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4