Geosphere and Biosphere Interaction Quiz

Which of the following describes an interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

• Heat and wind cause water in a pond to evaporate into the air.

• Plants soak up water from the ground.

• Water filters through the soil into groundwater.

• Plants grow roots in the soil to collect water and nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is true about the outer core and the inner core?

• The inner and outer core are made of the same metals and are both solid.

• The outer core is only made of nickel and the inner core is only made of iron.

• The outer core experiences the most pressure while the inner core is liquid.

• The outer core is liquid iron and nickel, and the inner core is solid liquid iron and nickel.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Which of the following options correctly lists the layers of Earth in order from the surface to the center?

• Crust, Outer Core, Mantle, Inner Core

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

• Mantle, Crust, Outer Core, Inner Core

Which layer of Earth is responsible for the magnetic field?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which student correctly identified the layer responsible for the magnetic field?

Student A: Crust

Student B: Mantle

Student C: Outer Core

Student D: Inner Core

• Student A

• Student B

• Student C

• Student D

What is the main characteristic of the Earth's outer core?

• Contains magma

• Responsible for magnetic field

• Responsible for plate tectonics

• Solid ball of metal

What is the main characteristic of the Earth's inner core?

• Contains magma

• Responsible for magnetic field

• Responsible for plate tectonics

• Solid ball of metal

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Which layer contains plate tectonics?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer best represents the mantle?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which layer best represents the crust?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1