Quiz - Earth's System of Spheres

Which of the following best describes the biosphere?

• The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

• The part of Earth where life exists, including all living organisms.

• The solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil.

• The water component of the Earth, including oceans and rivers.

How does the hydrosphere interact with the geosphere to support life on Earth?

• The hydrosphere provides oxygen to the geosphere.

• The geosphere filters water for the hydrosphere.

• Water from the hydrosphere erodes rocks in the geosphere, creating soil for plants.

• The geosphere provides nutrients to the hydrosphere.

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Which of the following is a component of the atmosphere?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Oxygen

• Trees

Explain how the geosphere and biosphere are interconnected.

• The geosphere provides sunlight for the biosphere.

• The biosphere provides minerals for the geosphere.

• Plants in the biosphere grow in soil, which is part of the geosphere.

• The geosphere absorbs carbon dioxide from the biosphere.

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Identify the main component of the hydrosphere.

• Soil

• Air

• Water

• Rocks

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What role does the atmosphere play in the Earth's system?

• It provides a habitat for marine life.

• It supplies the air that organisms breathe.

• It forms the Earth's crust.

• It stores underground water.

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How does the biosphere depend on the hydrosphere?

• The biosphere uses water from the hydrosphere for photosynthesis.

• The hydrosphere provides soil for the biosphere.

• The biosphere provides water for the hydrosphere.

• The hydrosphere absorbs sunlight for the biosphere.

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Which of the following is an example of the geosphere?

• Clouds

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Animals

Describe how the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact.

• The atmosphere provides nutrients for the hydrosphere.

• The hydrosphere releases oxygen into the atmosphere.

• Water vapor from the hydrosphere forms clouds in the atmosphere.

• The atmosphere filters sunlight for the hydrosphere.

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What is the primary function of the geosphere in the Earth's system?

• To provide a habitat for aquatic life.

• To supply gases for the atmosphere.

• To form the solid foundation of the Earth.

• To store solar energy.