Earth's Systems Summative Assignment

What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Which sphere includes all living organisms on Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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Explain how plants in the biosphere can affect the geosphere.

• By providing shade

• By breaking down rocks and soil with their roots

• By absorbing sunlight

• By producing oxygen

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Which of the following best describes the role of the geosphere in the water cycle?

• It stores or holds water.

• It provides oxygen for evaporation.

• It creates clouds for precipitation.

• It absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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Predict what might happen to an ecosystem if a significant portion of its water supply is removed.

• The ecosystem will remain unchanged.

• Plant and animal life may decrease.

• New species will immediately appear.

• The geosphere will expand.

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Analyze how a volcanic eruption in the geosphere can impact the atmosphere.

• It can cause rain to fall.

• It can release ash and gases into the air.

• It can create new rivers.

• It can increase plant growth.

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Describe how the hydrosphere can affect the geosphere during a flood.

• By creating new plant species

• By eroding soil and rocks

• By increasing atmospheric pressure

• By forming new clouds

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How might a change in the atmosphere's temperature affect the hydrosphere?

• It changes what kind of precipitation an area gets.

• It could cause rocks to melt.

• It could create new landforms.

• It could stop the water cycle.

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Discuss the potential effects of ocean pollution on the biosphere.

• It can increase fish populations.

• It can harm marine life and ecosystems.

• It can improve water quality.

• It can create new habitats.

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Match the sphere to its definition.

• Rock

• Atmo

• Water

• Geo

• Life

• Hydro

• Air

• Bio

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