Earth Spheres Science Quiz

Condensation is the process by which water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid. Which Earth sphere does this process primarily relate to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose (sugar). Which Earth sphere does this process primarily relate to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Tectonic Plates are large, moving pieces of Earth's outermost layer. Which Earth sphere do they belong to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are worn away by wind, water, or ice. Which Earth sphere does this process primarily affect?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Groundwater is water that seeps into the ground and fills the spaces between soil and rock particles. Which Earth sphere does it belong to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Respiration is the process by which living organisms release energy from food. Which Earth sphere does this process primarily relate to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Evaporation is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor. Which Earth sphere does this process primarily relate to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A Volcano is an opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases erupt. Which Earth sphere does it belong to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Precipitation is water that falls to Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Which Earth sphere does this process primarily relate to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Runoff is water that flows over the land surface, often into rivers and streams. Which Earth sphere does this process primarily relate to?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4