Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Atmosphere Quiz

Which of the following is an example of the hydrosphere?

• Desert

• River

• Volcano

• Glacier

Which of the following is an example of the biosphere?

• Rock

• Tree

• Air

• Soil

Which of the following is an example of the atmosphere?

• Lake

• Mountain

• Air

• Sand

What is a system in the context of environmental science?

• A) A single element that functions independently

• B) A network of relationships among parts, elements, or components

• C) A static structure with no interaction

• D) A random collection of unrelated parts

What do systems receive and produce?

• A) Only energy

• B) Only matter

• C) Inputs and outputs of energy, matter, and information

• D) Only information

Which of the following is a human activity that affects environmental systems?

• Photosynthesis

• Fossil Fuel combustion

• Water Cycle

• Evaporation

What is the primary function of a negative feedback loop?

• To destabilize a system

• To drive systems toward extremes

• To maintain stability and balance within a system

• To increase system variability

Which of the following is a characteristic of a positive feedback loop?

• Helps maintain stability

• Drives systems toward extremes

• Balances a system

• Common in nature

Which of the following is a part of the Earth's geosphere?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

What forms the tectonic plates on Earth?

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

• Outer core

• Inner core