Week 11/GS1MC/The Hydrosphere Quiz

How hydrosphere as earth subsystem play a vital factor for existence of life forms?

• The hydrosphere is vital for the existence of life forms as it provides water for drinking, habitat, climate regulation, and essential biochemical processes.
• The hydrosphere has no impact on climate or weather patterns.
• Life forms do not depend on water for survival.
• The hydrosphere is only important for regulating temperature.

Way to address different environmental concerns related to hydrosphere and human interactions.

• Increase plastic production
• Dismantle water treatment facilities
• Encourage overfishing
• Implement waste management,

What is the hydrosphere and how does it influence the environment?

• The hydrosphere is the total amount of water on Earth, and it influences the environment by regulating climate, supporting life, and shaping landscapes.
• The hydrosphere is only the water in the oceans.
• The hydrosphere has no impact on climate or life.
• The hydrosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

What is a watershed?

• A watershed is a type of plant.
• A watershed is a measurement of rainfall.
• A watershed is a geological formation.
• A watershed is an area of land that drains water to a common outlet.

Factors that affect how water flows within a watershed

• Animal migration patterns
• Wind patterns and ocean currents
• Topography, soil type, vegetation cover, land use, precipitation patterns, and human activities.
• Water temperature and salinity

Two important factors when studying oceans are temperature and salinity.

• Temperature and salinity are two important factors when studying oceans.
• Marine life and biodiversity are two important factors when studying oceans.
• Current and wave patterns are two important factors when studying oceans.
• Depth and pressure are two important factors when studying oceans.

Ocean temperature varies with depth, season and latitude.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Oceans warm slightly in summer and cool slightly in cold season.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ocean waters are 25°C to 28°C at the equator and only 12°C to 17°C in the temperate zones. True or False?

• False
• True
• Ocean waters are always below 12°C
• Temperate zones have warmer waters than the equator

Ammonia dissolved from the lithosphere create a salty ocean.

• TRUE

• FALSE