Environmental Science Quiz

During a science class, Isabel asked, 'What is the term used to describe the trapping of heat in Earth's atmosphere by certain gases?'

• Hydrosphere

• Greenhouse effect

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

During a science class, Kayla asked, 'Which of the following gas contributes to the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

• Helium

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During a science class, Kennedy asked, 'What are fossil fuels primarily composed of?'

• Metals

• Organic matter

• Water

• Minerals

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Aidan and Leilani are conducting a science project. Which term refers to the careful watching and recording of something as it happens?

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Experiment

• Conclusion

During a science class, Christopher asked, 'Which sphere of Earth includes all living organisms?'

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

During a science class, Kennedy asked, 'Which sphere of Earth includes all the water bodies?'

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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During a science class, Christopher and Isabel were discussing different parts of the Earth. Which sphere of Earth includes the solid earth, such as rocks and soil?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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During a science class, Isabel asked, 'Which sphere of Earth includes the layer of gases surrounding the planet?'

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Isabel and Kyle are studying a food web in their biology class. If the snakes were removed from this pyramid, what would happen next?

• The number of hawks would increase.

• The number of rabbits would decrease.

• The amount of grass would increase.

• The number of rabbits would increase.

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During a science class, Willa asked, "What does the term 'Urban Heat Island' refer to?"

• A rural area with high temperatures.

• An urban area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas.

• A coastal area with moderate temperatures.

• A desert area with extreme temperatures.

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