Earth's Spheres, Water and Carbon Cycle Quiz

Which sphere of Earth includes all water, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and groundwater?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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What is the main function of the atmosphere?

• Provides nutrients for plants

• Responsible for weather and climate

• Contains all living organisms

• Forms the solid part of Earth

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What is infiltration in the water cycle?

• Water falling from clouds

• Water seeping into the ground

• Water changing from liquid to vapor

• Water vapor cooling and forming clouds

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Which process in the water cycle is directly powered by the Sun’s heat?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

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Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Water vapor turning into clouds

• Water falling as snow

• Water seeping into the ground

• Plants releasing water vapor

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What is the correct order of processes in the water cycle starting from evaporation?

• Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation, Infiltration

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Infiltration

• Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation, Infiltration

• Precipitation, Evaporation, Condensation, Infiltration

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What is the main role of the geosphere?

• To provide water

• To support living organisms

• To form the solid part of Earth

• To control weather

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Which sphere interacts with the others to support life and shape the planet?

• Only the atmosphere

• Only the hydrosphere

• All four spheres

• Only the biosphere

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Which sphere would soil be classified under?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Which of the following is an example of the interaction between the biosphere and hydrosphere?

• Rocks forming mountains

• Plants absorbing water from the soil

• Clouds forming in the sky

• Water seeping into the ground

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