Earth's Systems Quiz

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

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main systems of the Earth?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is the term for the Earth's system that includes all living organisms?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which Earth system is primarily composed of water?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What are the three layers of the Earth based on composition?

• Crust, Mantle, Core

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

• Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere

• Inner Core, Outer Core, Crust

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Atmosphere

What percentage of Earth's mass does the crust make up?

• 10%

• 5%

• 1%

• 20%

How thick is the Earth's crust under the oceans?

• 20 km to 70 km

• 5 km to 8 km

• 10 km to 15 km

• 30 km to 50 km

What is the layer underneath the Earth's crust called?

• Crust

• Core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

What is the innermost layer of the geosphere called?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Core

• Lithosphere