Earth Subsystem Quiz

How is the hydrosphere distinct from the other subsystems?

• It gives food for living organisms.

• It offers shelter for land animals.

• It provides natural resources such as minerals and rocks

• It provides water for organisms which enable organisms to function properly.

The atmosphere serves as envelop which protects the earth. Which of the following is TRUE about atmosphere?

• It includes all flying organisms.

• It serves as the Earth’s blanket.

• It is affected by temperature and salinity.

• It is composed of the different landforms of the Earth.

The Agusan Marsh is a large wetland with many plants, animals, and microscopic organisms. Which part of the Earth’s subsystem includes the water in this wetland?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

How is biosphere different from the other subsystems?

• It is dependent only on hydrosphere and geosphere.

• It is composed of all living organisms.

• It is composed of soil, rocks, and minerals.

• It provides air which supports respiratory processes of living organisms.

Which of the following is TRUE about hydrosphere?

• It includes organisms.

• It serves as the Earth’s blanket.

• It is affected by temperature and salinity.

• It is composed of the different landforms of the Earth.

The hydrosphere includes all the following EXCEPT:

• Rivers

• Lava

• Glaciers

• Groundwater

Which of the following best describes the hydrosphere?

• The icy parts of Earth's crust

• The mixture of gases in the air

• The layer of soil and rock

• All water found on Earth in any form

What is the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere where weather occurs?

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

The auroras (northern and southern lights) occur in which atmospheric layer?

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

Which of the following shows the correct order of the layers starting from Earth’s surface?

• Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

• Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere