Earth's Interactive Systems- Geosphere

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock and includes the continents and ocean floors?

• A) Atmosphere

• B) Hydrosphere

• C) Geosphere

• D) Biosphere

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What process occurs when soil and rock are moved down a slope, often due to heavy rain?

• A) Erosion

• B) Landslide

• C) Weathering

• D) Sedimentation

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What is the difference between a dormant volcano and an extinct volcano?

• A) A dormant volcano is one that is erupting and an extinct volcano is one that has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again.

• B) A dormant volcano is one that has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again and an extinct volcano is one that scientists do not think will erupt again.

• C) A dormant volcano is one that scientists do not think will erupt again and an extinct volcano is one that has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again.

What are the two types of mountains created by plate movement? (Choose two)

• A) folded mountain

• B) volcanic mountain

• C) fault-block mountain

• D) sedimentary mountain

Which of the following best describes the interaction between the hydrosphere and geosphere?

• A) Water from rivers erodes rocks and creates valleys.

• B) Rocks absorb water and become heavier.

• C) Water only exists in the atmosphere.

• D) Soil does not interact with water.

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How can soil affect the pH of water in nearby streams?

• Soil has no effect on water pH.

• Certain soils can release minerals that change the acidity of water.

• Soil only affects the temperature of water.

• Soil can only absorb water, not affect its quality.

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What would happen if the geosphere were removed from Earth?

• There would be no plants or animals.

• The atmosphere would collapse.

• There would be no solid ground for living things.

• Water would evaporate completely.

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What are the layers of the Earth?

• crust, mantle, core

• shelf, mantle, pit

• crust, shelf, mantle

• core, shelf, pit

How do plate tectonics affect the geosphere’s landforms?

• Plate tectonics create mountains, volcanoes, and islands.

• Plate tectonics only affect the atmosphere and have no impact on landforms.

• Plate tectonics cause earthquakes.

• Plate tectonics do not change the Earth's surface at all.

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How does the type of soil in a forest, desert, and grassland affect the plants that grow there?

• Forest soil is always wet, desert soil is dry, and grassland soil is too rocky for plants to grow.

• Forest soil is rich in nutrients, desert soil has little moisture, and grassland soil supports a variety of grasses, each affecting the types of plants that can thrive.

• All three types of soil are the same, so they support the same types of plants.

• Desert soil has the most nutrients, allowing for the greatest variety of plants.

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