Earth's Systems Quiz

Hannah is investigating how all of Earth’s systems can affect each other at any given moment. What is one way the cryosphere can affect the atmosphere?

• A. Birds gather twigs and leaves from Earth to build a nest for protection against predators.

• B. Some plant roots grow upward, out of the soil, to reach required water, oxygen, and nutrients.

• C. Gases are released into the air when a volcanic eruption takes place.

• D. Snow and ice reflect heat from the Sun, helping regulate our planet’s temperature.

After a volcanic eruption, mountain glaciers can melt, releasing large quantities of water. This water can flow and flood streamside communities in the lowlands of the area.

• True

• False

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Which is the correct statement that relates the effect on communities?

• The hydrosphere can affect the biosphere.

• The cryosphere can affect the biosphere.

• The cryosphere can affect the hydrosphere.

• The biosphere can affect the hydrosphere.

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When the air becomes saturated with evaporated water, precipitation in the form of rain can fall to Earth’s surface. The water that falls can cause erosion and weathering of rock formations, breaking them down into smaller rocks. Which is the correct interaction that is occurring in this situation?

• The atmosphere affects the hydrosphere.

• The hydrosphere affects the atmosphere.

• The geosphere affects the cryosphere.

• The hydrosphere affects the geosphere.

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Select two correct answers. The density of the rocks in the geosphere is much less than the density of the water in the hydrosphere. They interact when heavy rains cause landslides and flooding. They do not interact since the geosphere’s layers are underground. Water can only be found in the hydrosphere. The geosphere includes rocks and minerals while the hydrosphere contains ice and water vapor.

• The density of the rocks in the geosphere is much less than the density of the water in the hydrosphere.

• They interact when heavy rains cause landslides and flooding.

• They do not interact since the geosphere’s layers are underground.

• Water can only be found in the hydrosphere.

• The geosphere includes rocks and minerals while the hydrosphere contains ice and water vapor.

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The table below lists characteristics and components of the five major Earth systems. Identify the sphere described in each column. Write the answers in the correct boxes.

• Cryosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

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All five boxes are Q7 placed correctly.

Earth’s atmosphere has several unique qualities that protect life and insulate our planet. Which of the following is one of these qualities?

• It blocks harmful solar radiation.

• It increases the Earth's gravity.

• It reduces the Earth's rotation speed.

• It absorbs all sunlight.

Water vapor is pulled into the atmosphere through the hydrosphere.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Earth’s atmosphere extends above the planet. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that protects life by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere