Earth's Systems Quiz

What are Earth's systems called?

• Layers

• Spheres

• Circles

• Zones

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the main component of the geosphere?

• Water

• Air

• Rocks

• Plants

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the effect called when heat is trapped in the atmosphere?

• Greenhouse effect

• Solar effect

• Thermal effect

• Atmospheric effect

What is the main cause of weather in the atmosphere?

• Wind

• Precipitation

• Temperature

• Clouds

What is the term for frozen precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Hail

• Sleet

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the coldest temperatures?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the primary component of the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the main factor that affects the biosphere?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Living organisms

• Soil