Earth (CHAPTER 9 SCIENCE FORM 1)

Which of the following is NOT a main component of the Earth system?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Magnetosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather mainly occur?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

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What is the name of the Earth's outermost solid layer?

• Mantle

• Core

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

Which type of rock is formed from cooling magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Volcanic

In which oceanic zone does photosynthesis mainly occur?

• Dark zone

• Abyssal zone

• Twilight zone

• Surface zone

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What term describes natural Earth processes that can cause damage or loss of life?

• Meteorological hazards

• Exogenic processes

• Endogenic processes

• Geohazards

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Which term refers to the scale used to understand Earth’s history through fossils and events?

• Evolutionary timeline

• Biological calendar

• Ecological timeline

• Geological time scale

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Surface water includes which of the following?

• Underground rivers

• Glaciers

• Geysers

• Lakes and rivers

What is the term for a water-bearing layer of rock underground?

• Aquacave

• Lithocave

• Hydrozone

• Aquifer

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Minerals that have high economic value and are used in industry are called:

• Metal ores

• Natural gems

• Georesources

• Economic minerals

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