Earth Systems

What is the layer of gases that surround the Earth called?

• Stratosphere

• Atmosphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

Which Earth system includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater?

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which Earth system is composed of the crust, mantle, and core?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

Which Earth system includes all living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment?

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• lithosphere

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces called?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Crystallization

What is the primary gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Argon

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

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas called?

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which layer of the Earth is made up of tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid mantle?

• Plateosphere

• Crustosphere

• Mantleplate

• Lithosphere

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean