Earth Level 9 Pre-Test

What is the primary component of the hydrosphere?

• Soil

• Water

• Air

• Rocks

Which of the following spheres is primarily involved in the carbon cycle?

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• All of the above

What is the process called when water evaporates from the surface of plants?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Infiltration

Which theory explains the movement of Earth's continents?

• Evolution

• Plate Tectonics

• Big Bang

• Relativity

What is the main driving force behind plate tectonics?

• Wind currents

• Ocean currents

• Mantle convection

• Solar radiation

Which layer of Earth is directly involved in plate tectonics?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the term for the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

Which of the following is NOT a part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Precipitation

• Condensation

What is the primary gas involved in the carbon cycle?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

Which of the following is a result of plate tectonics?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis