The biosphere and biomes

There are three spheres of the Earth.

• True

• False

Which sphere protects the planet from UV radiation?

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Which sphere contains all living organisms?

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Which two spheres are involved in this interaction: Water evaporates and enters the atmosphere as water vapour?

• biosphere and lithosphere

• hydropshere and lithosphere

• hydrosphere and atmosphere

• atmosphere and lithosphere

Which two spheres are involved in this interaction: Provides a base and mineral ions which plants can grow and flourish?

• biosphere and lithosphere

• hydropshere and lithosphere

• hydrosphere and atmosphere

• atmosphere and lithosphere

Choose an example of a marine biome.

• wetland

• estuary

• river

• lake

How many biomes are there in South Africa?

• 9

• 7

• 8

• 6

Fauna is animals and flora is flowers.

• True

• False

Name the biome represented in the diagram.

• Grassland

• Savannah

• Thicket

• Forest

Name the biome represented in the diagram.

• Grassland

• Savannah

• Thicket

• Forest