Earth Science Basics Quiz

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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What is the term for the process by which water soaks into the ground?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

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What does condensation involve in terms of state change?

• Liquid to gas

• Gas to liquid

• Solid to liquid

• Liquid to solid

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What is the process by which bacteria convert nitrogen gas into a usable form?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Nitrogen fixation

• Runoff

Which term describes any form of water that falls from the clouds to Earth's surface?

• Runoff

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Nitrogen fixation

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What does the atmosphere refer to?

• The air surrounding Earth

• Earth's water

• All organisms on Earth

• The solid part of Earth

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Which sphere includes oceans, lakes, glaciers, rivers, streams, and groundwater?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

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What does the biosphere refer to?

• The air surrounding Earth

• Earth's water

• All organisms on Earth

• The solid part of Earth

Which sphere includes rocks, minerals, landforms, and Earth's interior?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

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What ensures that all organisms have access to the water they need?

• Water cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Oxygen cycle

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