SPHERES and INTERACTIONS

Which of the following spheres of the Earth is primarily composed of water?

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the planet's surface?

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

The lithosphere primarily consists of which of the following?

• Air

• Water

• Soil and rocks

• Living organisms

The layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur is the:

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which sphere of the Earth includes all living organisms and their environments?

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The ozone layer is found in which layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which of the following gases is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas?

• Approximately 71%

• Approximately 50%

• Approximately 25%

• Approximately 10%

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The process of water evaporating from oceans, lakes, and rivers into the atmosphere is known as:

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere responsible for protecting life on Earth from harmful UV radiation is the:

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere