Topics 3 and 4 Review

A student is using animal models to represent animals that are adapted to live in a particular sphere. Write the names of the following animals in the correct columns of the table below. squirrel · fish · worm

• Hydrosphere: fish Geosphere: worm Biosphere: squirrel

• Hydrosphere: worm Geosphere: squirrel Biosphere: fish

• Hydrosphere: squirrel Geosphere: fish Biosphere: worm

• Hydrosphere: fish Geosphere: squirrel Biosphere: worm

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Using the image, select the natural disaster that is NOT caused by interaction with the hydrosphere.

• mudslide

• blizzard

• hurricane

• earthquake

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When the hydrosphere and the atmosphere interact, it can result in

• a forest fire

• an earthquake

• a tropical storm

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Earth's spheres are affected by the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal. However, there are alternative sources of energy available, as shown in the pictures. From which spheres are these alternative energy sources derived?

• hydrosphere and geosphere

• hydrosphere and atmosphere

• atmosphere and biosphere

• atmosphere and geosphere

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Most of the water in Earth's hydrosphere is _____________________________. A very small amount of water in Earth's hydrosphere is _____________________________.

• Most of the water in Earth's hydrosphere is salt water. A very small amount of water in Earth's hydrosphere is freshwater.

• Most of the water in Earth's hydrosphere is freshwater. A very small amount of water in Earth's hydrosphere is salt water.

• Most of the water in Earth's hydrosphere is ice. A very small amount of water in Earth's hydrosphere is vapor.

• Most of the water in Earth's hydrosphere is groundwater. A very small amount of water in Earth's hydrosphere is rainwater.

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Emma lives along the California coast, where acid rain has become a frequent problem. Which is NOT a possible effect of the acid rain?

• Acid rain kills trees and other plants.

• Acid rain kills fish in lakes and streams.

• Acid rain decreases cloud coverage on hot days.

• Acid rain decreases minerals in soil.

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Identify which of Earth's spheres are affected by acid rain in these pictures.

• biosphere and geosphere

• atmosphere and hydrosphere

• geosphere and hydrosphere

• atmosphere and biosphere

Taylor created this model of Earth. Taylor's model shows….

• the greenhouse effect

• movement of water

• acid rain

• pollution from solar energy

In Luis's model, the rocky outer portion of Earth is referred to as the (a)   ? It is made up of the crust and upper mantle.

• geosphere

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

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How do the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere shown in the picture contribute to the tree’s growth? Match each sentence to the correct sphere.

• The tree uses oxygen for energy.

• Geosphere

• The soil is a place for roots.

• Hydrosphere

• The tree draws water through its roots.

• Atmosphere

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