Earth's Spheres Review

The atmosphere is a layer of ______ that surrounds Earth.

• water

• gas

• rock

• ice

The closer to Earth’s surface, the atmosphere is:

• thicker

• thinner

Which of the following is NOT a way the atmosphere helps us live on Earth?

• • Provides oxygen to breathe

• • Blocks harmful UV radiation

• • Creates earthquakes

• • Helps regulate temperature

Which of the following materials does not cycle through the atmosphere?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Iron

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The atmosphere is important because:

• It allows sunlight to pass through

• • It provides oxygen and protection

• • It creates new landforms

• • It only affects weather

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The lithosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's ______ and ______.

• • Core, mantle

• • Crust, rock

• • Clouds, air

• • Water, ice

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Earthquakes occur due to movements inside the Earth. Which process is responsible?

• • Tectonic plates moving due to convection currents in the mantle

• • The pull of the Moon's gravity

• • Sudden changes in Earth's atmosphere

• • The presence of glaciers

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Which four elements are the main components of Earth's crust?

• • Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen

• • Oxygen, Silicon, Aluminum, Iron

• • Hydrogen, Helium, Oxygen, Calcium

• • Gold, Silver, Iron, Copper

What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by water?

• • 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 30%

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The hydrosphere includes all of the following, except... ?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Ocean

• Soil

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