Topic 1 Lesson 1&2 Quiz

A system is defined as:

• A single object in space

• A group of parts that work together as a whole

• A process that moves energy

• Only parts of the Earth that contain water

Which of these is NOT part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis

• Flow to rivers

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What is the molten material inside Earth called?

• Lava

• Sediment

• Magma

• Rock dust

Which of the following is a similarity between the rock and water cycles?

• Both involve the movement of living organisms

• Both involve flows of matter and energy through the Earth system

• Both occur entirely underground

• Both require plants to begin the process

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Relatively thin layer of gases forming Earth’s outermost layer; contains weather and climate.

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• Cryosphere

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Made of rock and metal, including the solid inner core, liquid outer core, mantle, and crust.

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

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Includes all water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and water in the atmosphere.

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

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Contains all living organisms on Earth.

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

What is the definition of energy?

• The movement of water

• The ability to do work

• The transfer of heat

• The flow of matter

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Which of the following are the two main sources of energy for the Earth system?

• Wind and sunlight

• Heat from the Sun and heat from Earth’s interior

• Ocean currents and volcanoes

• Gravity and sunlight

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