Earth’s Systems and Human Impact

Label the layers of the Earth:

(inner core, mantle, outer core, crust)

The _____ is composed of a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

• atmosphere
• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

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All the living things on Earth, including the land, sea and air make up the _____.

• biosphere
• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

The combined mass of all the water found on earth is known as the _____.

• hydrosphere
• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

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All of the rocks, minerals and landforms on earth make up the _____.

• geosphere
• atmosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

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Which of the following makes up the surface of the geosphere?

• Puzzle Pieces

• Plates

• Shelves

• Pieces

The atmosphere on earth is composed of ________ Nitrogen, ________ and Oxygen and other gases.

• 88% & 24%

• None and All

• 21% & 78%

• 50% & 50%

What layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

Which statement is not correct about the oceans?

• They produce roughly 50% of all Earth's oxygen.

• Oceans shape landforms such as cliffs, caves and beaches.

• Oceans are where most of Earth's water is found.

• Landforms found underwater are similar to those found on land

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Areas of the world with similar climates and species are known as:

• areas

• biomes

• ecosystems

• communities