Exploring Earth's Four Spheres

Which of the following is NOT one of the four spheres of the Earth?

• Astrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

• To support plant life

• To transport water through the water cycle

• To create mountains

• To store ocean currents

What process describes the transformation of water from liquid to gas?

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Which sphere includes all the water on Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

What role do ocean currents play in the hydrosphere?

• They create mountains

• They transport warm and cool water around the globe

• They support plant life

• They store gases

What is the lithosphere primarily composed of?

• Rocks and soil

• Water

• Plants and animals

• Gases

What natural processes contribute to the weathering of rocks in the lithosphere?

• Wind, rain, freezing, and thawing

• Ocean currents

• Evaporation and condensation

• Plant growth

Which sphere includes all the plants and animals on Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

How are the lithosphere and biosphere connected?

• The lithosphere creates ocean currents for the biosphere

• The lithosphere provides soil that supports plant life, which in turn supports animal life

• The lithosphere stores gases for the biosphere

• The lithosphere evaporates water for the biosphere

Which spheres interact to bring life to Earth?

• Atmosphere and hydrosphere

• All four spheres

• Hydrosphere and lithosphere

• Lithosphere and biosphere