6A Earth's Spheres Quiz

Look at the image. Consider the activity of human beings on Earth. Which statement is true regarding humans and our relationship with Earth’s spheres?

• Humans are part of the biosphere. They do not affect other spheres because spheres do not interact.

• Humans are part of the geosphere. They can affect the geosphere by reducing pollution through recycling.

• Humans are part of the biosphere. They can only affect the geosphere since that is the part of Earth where humans live.

• Humans are part of the biosphere. They can affect the atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere by reducing pollution through recycling.

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Which best describes the components of the geosphere?

• Gases that form Earth’s outermost layers

• All the solid material of Earth, from sand on the beach to heavy metals in Earth’s core

• All of the living things on Earth, including plants and animals

• All of Earth’s water, including oceans, glaciers, lakes, and rivers

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Which of the following best describes the composition of Earth’s atmosphere?

• A mixture containing only oxygen and nitrogen gases.

• All of the water vapor found in clouds.

• A mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, dust, and water vapor.

• A mixture of dust particles and carbon dioxide.

The image shows a snowy mountain range. Choose the option that identifies the correct terms, in order of appearance in the sentences. The snow and ice in the image are components of Earth’s ________, whereas the mountains are components of Earth’s __________.

• hydrosphere; geosphere

• hydrosphere; biosphere

• atmosphere; geosphere

• atmosphere; biosphere

Describe Earth’s hydrosphere and biosphere, including the components of each. How are the two spheres related?

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Look at the image of the buffalo. Identify three of Earth’s spheres shown in the image and describe the components of each sphere.

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BONUS QUESTION: Label all 4 spheres of our Earth

a

b

c

d

Biosphere

Hydrosphere

Atmosphere

Geosphere