Exploring the Four Spheres of Earth

What does the Greek word 'Geo' mean?

• Air

• Ground

• Water

• Life

Which sphere includes the inner core, outer core, crust, and mantle?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

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Which sphere includes the ocean floor and desert sand?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

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Which sphere includes rivers, lakes, and oceans?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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What is the biosphere?

• All the rocks and minerals on Earth

• The zone of life on Earth

• All the water on Earth

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth

Where can life be found in the biosphere?

• Only in the air

• Only in water

• In the air, on land, and in water

• Only on land

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What gases primarily compose the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Argon and Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide and Argon

What holds the gases in the atmosphere in place?

• Solar winds

• Gravity

• Earth's rotation

• Magnetic field

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Which sphere is described as the layer of gases surrounding our planet?

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

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