Pre-Test in Earth & Life Science 11

Why is Earth called "the living planet?"

• It sustains life.

• It has atmosphere

• It has water at the surface

• All of the above

Which among the set of planets are called terrestrial?

• Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus

• Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth

• Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

What makes the planet Earth habitable compared to other planets?

• It has soil.

• It has trees.

• It has people.

• It has liquid water.

All of the waters, including subsurface and atmospheric water comprise the Earth. Which geological subsystem best label the statement?

• the geosphere

• the hydrosphere

• the biosphere

• the atmosphere

Earth contains all living organisms including those on the land, in the water and air. Which subsystem best describes the statement?

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• geosphere

What are the building blocks of rocks and it is mostly found in the geosphere?

• elements

• minerals

• ore

• soil

What is the property of minerals that reflects light on its surface?

• color

• crystal structure

• luster

• streak

Earth includes beach grasses, forms of life in the sea, on land, and even in the air. Which term best describes the statement?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

Which system of the Earth is considered as the largest component of the Earth?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

Life is supported by oxygen and carbon dioxide. Which subsystem will best describe the statement?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere