Earth Science Quiz

What resource makes up the Earth’s geosphere?

• ice

• organisms

• rock

• air

• water

The cryosphere is part of the

• biosphere

• geosphere

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

Which atmospheric layer is CLOSEST to Earth’s surface?

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

Certain gases cause the greenhouse gas effect because they are

• transparent

• abundant

• reflective

• dense

• absorbent

Which external energy source is MOST vital to Earth?

• tidal

• solar

• hydroelectric

• wind

• geothermal

Most interactions between the geosphere and other subsystems take place within the Earth’s

• inner core

• lower mantle

• outer core

• upper mantle

• crust

The term “lithosphere” incorporates the Greek word for

• stone

• soil

• glacier

• mist

• breeze

Which of the following natural cycles has faced rapid acceleration from the use of fossil fuels?

• phosphorous

• carbon

• nitrogen

• water

• sulfur

What scientific approach views the Earth's land, oceans, and atmosphere as a single structure?

• atmospheric science

• environmental science

• geospatial science

• earth system science

• oceanography

A meteorological rocket would MOST likely be found in the

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere