6.10A Spheres Day 1

Which two statements are true of Earth’s hydrosphere?

• A. Water in the hydrosphere is found in oceans, glaciers, rivers, and lakes.

• B. The hydrosphere contains only salt water and does not include fresh water.

• C. Water on Earth can be found in different forms, such as ice, liquid, and vapor.

• D. Small bodies of water, such as ponds, are not part of the hydrosphere.

• E. The hydrosphere contains only salt water and all living things on Earth.

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Sturgeon, like the ones seen in the image, are commonly found in freshwater in North America. Pick the terms, in order, that best finish the sentence describing the correct components from each sphere in the sturgeon’s ecosystem. The rocks in the picture are part of the _____________, but the fish are part of the _____________.

• A. hydrosphere; atmosphere

• B. biosphere; hydrosphere

• C. atmosphere; geosphere

• D. geosphere; biosphere

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The picture shows a hot, melted rock called lava flowing on the ground. How does this lava flow help us understand what makes the geosphere different from other Earth’s Spheres?

• The geosphere is the sphere that surrounds the Earth, protecting it from harmful ultraviolet rays.

• The geosphere is where rocks can melt and flow out in a liquid state like a river.

• The geosphere is where all plants and animals live on hot rocks.

• The geosphere is what makes clouds form over volcanoes.

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Pick the terms, in order, that complete the sentences describing the spheres that Keiko sees at Mt. Fuji. The volcano is a component of the _______________ . The trees are a component of the _________________. The clouds are a component of the _________________. Which terms, in order, best complete the sentences?

• A. biosphere; hydrosphere; atmosphere

• B. hydrosphere; atmosphere; biosphere

• C. atmosphere; hydrosphere; geosphere

• D. geosphere; biosphere; atmosphere

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Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's systems?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Technosphere

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the Earth's system that includes all the water on the planet.

• A) Atmosphere

• B) Hydrosphere

• C) Lithosphere

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