chapter 3 Geosphere Environmental Science Quiz

Choose the one best response. Write the letter of that choice in the space provided. Which of the following includes all of the water on or near Earth’s surface?

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

Choose the one best response. Write the letter of that choice in the space provided. The deepest point on the ocean floor is in the

• Arctic Ocean.

• Indian Ocean.

• Atlantic Ocean.

• Pacific Ocean.

Which of the following is not one of the physical layers of Earth?

• mantle

• core

• asthenosphere

• crust

The energy released by an earthquake occurs in the form of

• volcanic eruptions

• seismic waves

• faults

• magnitude

The melted rock that forms a volcano is called (a)  

• mantle
• magma
• inner core
• convection

Match the following natural elements with what they are not likely to affect.

• Wind and water erosion can erode?

• tides

• Wind and water erosion are not likely to affect?

• mountains

• Wind and water erosion can shape?

• soil

• Wind and water erosion do not influence?

• rocks

Where is most of the fresh water on Earth located?

• reservoirs and lakes

• icecaps and glaciers

• oceans

• streams and tributaries

Which of the following is Earth’s densest atmospheric layer?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

In equal volumes of ocean water and fresh water, ocean water may be expected to contain more

• pollutants

• salts

• air

• None of the above

Which of the following is not a mechanism of energy transfer through or within Earth’s atmosphere?

• radiation

• condensation

• conduction

• convection