Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science

What does geology study?

• The universe

• The Earth's oceans

• The atmosphere

• The study of Earth

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What are the four major spheres of Earth?

• Core, mantle, crust, and surface

• Hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere

• Land, water, air, and space

• Earth, wind, fire, and water

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What is the hydrosphere?

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth

• The water portion of Earth

• The layer of Earth under the atmosphere

• All life on Earth

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What is the atmosphere?

• The water portion of Earth

• The layer of Earth under the atmosphere

• An envelope of gases that surrounds Earth

• All life on Earth

What are the three main parts of the geosphere?

• Water, air, and life

• Core, mantle, and crust

• Earth, wind, and fire

• Land, sea, and sky

Where is the Earth's core located?

• Above the mantle

• Below the crust

• Just below the mantle

• In the atmosphere

What is a closed system?

• A system where energy and matter flow freely.

• A system where matter does not enter or leave.

• A system that only includes living organisms.

• A system that only includes non-living components.

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What is one source of energy for Earth systems?

• The moon.

• The sun.

• The stars.

• The ocean.

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What drives the processes that occur in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and at Earth's surface?

• The moon's gravity.

• The sun's energy.

• The Earth's rotation.

• The ocean currents.

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What powers the internal processes that cause volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountains?

• The sun's energy.

• Earth's interior heat.

• Ocean currents.

• Wind patterns.

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