Earth’s Systems Regents Review

What is the meaning of the term 'Gravity'?

• Gravity is the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth or toward any other physical body having mass.

• Gravity is the process of water turning into vapor.

• Gravity is the energy produced by the sun.

• Gravity is the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure.

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What is the 'Hydrosphere'?

• The hydrosphere is all the water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet.

• The hydrosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet.

• The hydrosphere is the solid outer section of a planet.

• The hydrosphere is the living organisms found on a planet.

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What does the term 'Atmosphere' refer to?

• The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet.

• A type of rock found on the Earth's surface.

• A large body of water covering the planet.

• A type of plant found in rainforests.

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What is the 'Solar System'?

• The solar system is the collection of planets and other objects that orbit the Sun.

• The solar system is a group of stars found in the Milky Way galaxy.

• The solar system is a type of galaxy far from Earth.

• The solar system is a constellation visible only at night.

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What is the 'Universe'?

• The universe is all of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, galaxies, and all forms of matter and energy.

• The universe is only the Earth and its atmosphere.

• The universe is just the Sun and the Moon.

• The universe is a single galaxy in space.

The interacting physical, chemical, and biological components of Earth are called _________.

• Earth Systems

• Continental Drift

• Solar Systems

• Tectonic Plates

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A system process where outputs influence future behavior of the system is called a _________.

• Feedback loop

• Open loop

• Linear process

• Static system

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A process that amplifies change in a system is called ________ feedback.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Zero

Fill in the blank: A process that resists or reduces change in a system is called ________ feedback.

• Negative

• Positive

• Neutral

• Amplifying

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Fill in the blank: The reflectivity of a surface is called ________.

• Albedo

• Absorption

• Transmittance

• Emissivity