Natural Resources Quiz

What is the only planet known to support life as we know it?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is the outer crust of the Earth called?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

• To create weather

• To block sunlight

• To support life

• To provide nutrients

What is the life-supporting zone of the Earth called?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

What do green plants convert carbon dioxide into?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Nitrogen

• Water

What role does the atmosphere play in climate control?

• It creates storms

• It increases temperature

• It decreases humidity

• It keeps temperature steady

What is the term for the non-living components of the biosphere?

• Habitat

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Ecosystem

Which gas is a major component of the atmosphere on Earth?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen