Earth’s Spheres Quiz

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• A large body of saltwater

• A community of living organisms interacting with their environment

• A layer of gases surrounding Earth

• A solid outer layer of Earth

Which landform is created by the movement of tectonic plates?

• River

• Mountain

• Desert

• Lake

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What is the primary role of the biosphere?

• To regulate weather patterns

• To support life

• To form rocks and minerals

• To create ocean currents

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Which of the following is a part of the geosphere?

• Ocean currents

• Mountains

• Clouds

• Forests

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What is the main component of the biosphere?

• Rocks

• Water

• Living organisms

• Air

What is the geosphere primarily composed of?

• Water and air

• Rocks and minerals

• Plants and animals

• Gases and clouds

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Which of the following is an example of how the biosphere affects the atmosphere?

• Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis

• Rivers erode land

• Mountains block wind

• Oceans store heat

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How do the geosphere and biosphere interact?

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

• Rain falls from clouds to the ground

• Wind erodes rocks

• Rivers flow into the ocean

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How do the spheres of Earth interact during the water cycle?

• Water evaporates from the ocean (hydrosphere) into the atmosphere

• Rocks are formed from lava

• Plants grow in the desert

• Animals migrate across continents

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Which of the following is an example of a landform?

• Atmosphere

• River

• Ecosystem

• Climate

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