Science Lesson Check: Earth's Major Systems

Which of the following is not part of Earth's geosphere?

• mountains

• soil

• rivers

• volcanoes

Which of Earth's systems interact with each other?

• geosphere and hydrosphere only

• hydrosphere and atmosphere only

• atmosphere and biosphere only

• All of Earth's systems interact with each other.

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The (a)   is a layer of gases including oxygen and nitrogen that surrounds the Earth.

• atmosphere

• biosphere

All of Earth’s liquid and solid water make up the _________________

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The part of Earth where all living things are found is called the (a)   .

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

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Where does the water go when water evaporates from a puddle on the street?

• It goes into a nearby river or stream.

• It sinks into the street.

• It rises into the atmosphere.

• It goes into outer space.

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Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. Solid and molten rock are part of the (a)   .

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

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Which of these would you be doing if you are interacting with the geosphere?

• rock climbing

• swimming

• riding in an airplane

• sailing

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This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks, sand, clay and soil on the Earth's mantle.

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

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Match each system with the correct description.

• solid and molten, or liquid, rock.

• Atmosphere

• made up of all the liquid water on Earth

• Bioshpere

• includes all of the gases in the air.

• Geosphere

• all of the living things on Earth.

• Hydrosphere

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