A city decided to turn forest area into a neighborhood. How might this decision negatively impact the environment?

It causes the natural habitat of species to be destroyed.

It decreases the amount of pollution in the atmosphere.

The creation of a neighborhood allows for more people to live in the city.

How might runoff affect the water quality of a nearby lake?

Runoff can introduce pollutants and sediment into the lake, leading to decreased water quality.

Runoff can decrease the temperature of the lake, leading to improved water quality.

Runoff has no impact on the water quality of a nearby lake.

Runoff can increase the oxygen levels in the lake, improving water quality.

Which of the following examples shows an interaction between the geosphere and the hydrosphere ?

The formation of a canyon by a river

The movement of tectonic plates

Which of the following examples shows an interaction between the geosphere and biosphere?

Plants absorbing nutrients from the soil

Formation of soil from the weathering of rocks

Which of the following examples shows an interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere ?

The growth of plants and trees near a river or lake

The formation of ice in a landscape

The migration of birds across the ocean

The formation of clouds in the atmosphere

What is the primary difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering involves the breakdown of rocks, while erosion involves the movement of weathered materials.

Weathering and erosion are the same process.

Weathering involves the movement of rocks, while erosion involves the breakdown of weathered materials.

Weathering is caused by wind, while erosion is caused by water.

The process of settling or depositing weathered materials in a new location.

The process of carrying weathered materials from one place to another.

The process of rocks being uplifted by tectonic forces.

The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces.

Which of the following is the best definition of runoff?

Precipitation that falls to Earth and flows over land into lakes, streams, and rivers.

Water vapor that cools and becomes water droplets.

Precipitaion in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds.

Water from the oceans and Earth's surface that remains as groundwater.

Which statement is true about water on Earth?

Most of Earth's water is salty and found in the oceans.

Most of Earth's water is fresh water.

Most of Earth's water is frozen.

Most of Earth's water is found in the ground.

Earth's Systems

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major Earth system includes rocks and minerals?

Geosphere

Hydrosphere

Biosphere

Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major Earth system consists of the air and gases?

Geosphere

Hydrosphere

Biosphere

Atmosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

lakes

the ocean

rivers and streams

In ice caps and glaciers

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of water exists in Earth's oceans?

Freshwater

Saltwater

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Recently in Greenville, there has been a decrease in air quality due to human activities. What could humans do to help improve the air quality?

Recycle glass bottles so less material goes in landfills.

Nothing. Humans can't help air quality.

Carpool to reduce the amount of car fumes going into the atmosphere.

Reduce the consumption of plastics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mrs. Robertson and her husband love to spend their weekends cloud-watching. In what layer of the atmosphere do clouds exist?

Stratosphere

Troposphere

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Miss King's class wants to do something to improve air quality in the neighborhood. What would be the best plan for them to do?

Install a water-saving faucet on the classroom sink.

Encourage the cafeteria to use reusable trays.

Plant a row of trees along the back of the playground.

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Earth's Systems

22 questions

Which major Earth system includes rocks and minerals?

Which major Earth system consists of the air and gases?

Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

What type of water exists in Earth's oceans?

Recently in Greenville, there has been a decrease in air quality due to human activities. What could humans do to help improve the air quality?

Mrs. Robertson and her husband love to spend their weekends cloud-watching. In what layer of the atmosphere do clouds exist?

Miss King's class wants to do something to improve air quality in the neighborhood. What would be the best plan for them to do?

A city decided to turn forest area into a neighborhood. How might this decision negatively impact the environment?

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