Earth Systems Topic 4 Test

Which sphere includes all the water on Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

What is the process of liquid water turning into water vapor?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

Which of the following is an example of positive feedback in Earth’s systems?

• Ice melting and exposing darker surfaces, absorbing more heat

• Trees releasing oxygen into the atmosphere

• Ocean currents regulating temperatures

• Wind eroding sand dunes

What landform is created when sediment is deposited at the mouth of a river?

• Canyon

• Delta

• Plateau

• Basin

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called:

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

What is the main function of the atmosphere?

• To store groundwater

• To provide oxygen and regulate Earth’s temperature

• To absorb nutrients

• To create earthquakes

Which of these processes is NOT part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Fossilization

The frozen water on Earth is part of which sphere?

• Biosphere

• Cryosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

Which of the following is an example of a constructive force?

• Earthquake

• Volcano creating new land

• Wind erosion

• Glacier melting

What tool is used to measure the elevation of landforms?

• Thermometer

• Seismograph

• Topographic map

• Barometer