Earth Systems Quiz

Mountains are part of which Earth system?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

Ice is best described as part of which system?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

Grass is best described as part of which system?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

Carbon dioxide is a component of which system?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which living creatures are shown flying in the picture?

• Fish

• Birds

• People

• Animals

What structure is shown near the people in the picture?

• Tent

• House

• Cave

• Boat

Which sphere interacts with the hydrosphere when rain causes erosion of rocks?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Stratosphere

Which sphere is involved when water evaporates into the air?

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

What is the result of earthquakes below the ocean's surface?

• Formation of mountains

• Creation of tsunamis

• Growth of forests

• Melting of glaciers

Which sphere is involved when wind blows over a desert, creating a dust storm?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere