Earth's Subsystems and Energy Flow

Which subsystem includes mountains, rocks, and soil?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Which Earth subsystem contains all living things?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

Which cycle describes the movement of water through the environment?

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Water Cycle

• Oxygen Cycle

What is the main source of energy for Earth's systems?

• Volcanoes

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Earth's Core

Which subsystem includes oceans, lakes, and rivers?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

How does the atmosphere protect Earth?

• Heats it

• Provides soil

• Blocks harmful radiation

• Generates earthquakes

Photosynthesis primarily occurs in which subsystem?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Energy from the Sun is important because it...

• Creates soil

• Forms mountains

• Drives weather and photosynthesis

• Blocks radiation

Tectonic activity is a part of which subsystem?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Which subsystem is responsible for cloud formation?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere