Exploring Earth's Spheres Part 1 of 2

What does 'geo' in geosphere stand for?

• Water

• Ground

• Life

• Air

Which sphere is described as Earth's 'skeleton'?

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

What does the term 'geosphere' relate to?

• All living things on Earth

• Water bodies like oceans and rivers

• Gases surrounding the Earth

• Rocks, minerals, and physical landforms

Which sphere includes all the living organisms?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

What does 'bio' in biosphere mean?

• Life

• Water

• Ground

• Air

Which of these is NOT a biome?

• Grassland

• Forest

• Desert

• Ocean

What are biomes?

• Types of rocks

• Living organisms

• Regions with similar life forms and climate

• Layers of the Earth

Which of the following is part of the geosphere?

• Birds flying in the sky

• Fish in the ocean

• Mountain in the background

• Deer in the forest

What is NOT part of the biosphere?

• Soil

• Insects

• Plants

• Animals

How do the geosphere and biosphere interact in a forest scene?

• Water creates rocks

• Rocks grow plants

• Air moves the soil

• Animals live on the landforms