Earth System Science Quiz

What is the primary focus of Earth System Science (ESS)?

• Studying Earth's parts in isolation

• Understanding human history

• Examining interactions between Earth's subsystems

• Analyzing economic systems

What does the term "Anthropocene" refer to?

• A new geological era influenced by human actions

• A period of natural climate stability

• The study of ancient climates

• A type of ecosystem

Which of the following is NOT a subsystem of Earth System Science?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Technosphere

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

What is the primary focus of Earth System Science (ESS)?

• Studying only the atmosphere

• Understanding the interactions between Earth's subsystems

• Analyzing the Earth's core

• Observing the stars and planets

Which subsystem of Earth includes water and ice?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

What term is sometimes used to describe the geosphere?

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the geosphere primarily composed of?

• Water and air

• Living organisms

• Rock and soil

• Gases and minerals

Which subsystem includes all the water on Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the greenhouse gas effect?

• The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere

• The release of oxygen by plants

• The cooling of the Earth's surface

• The reflection of sunlight by clouds