Earth's Water Assessment

What is the term for all the gases that surround Earth?

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

Which of the following includes all the living things on Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the force that pulls objects toward Earth’s center called?

• Gravity

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which system includes all the oceans, rivers, lakes, and water on Earth?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid called?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

What is the term for water that exists below Earth's surface?

• Runoff

• Groundwater

• Fresh water

• Salt water

Which of the following is a clear enclosure for keeping or raising plants or small animals indoors?

• Aquarium

• Terrarium

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth’s surface called?

• Water cycle

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the process of a liquid changing to a gas called?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

Which term describes all the rock, soil, and sediment that make up Earth's land?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere