Exploring Earth's Spheres and Their Interactions

What is the primary focus of Earth Science?

• Learning about ancient civilizations

• Exploring the human body

• Understanding phenomena on Earth

• Studying the stars and planets

Which of the following is an example of a large-scale phenomenon?

• Cloud formation

• Photosynthesis

• Volcanoes

• Erosion

How does the Earth function as a system?

• It operates independently without any interactions

• It only interacts with the moon

• It has parts that interact with one another

• It is a static body with no changes

What is an example of an atmospheric system?

• Mountain formation

• Weather systems

• Volcanic eruptions

• River systems

What is a cause and effect relationship in Earth Science?

• When rocks are heated, they turn into water

• When plants grow, they produce sound

• When animals sleep, the Earth rotates

• When water evaporates, it forms clouds

Which sphere includes all living things on Earth?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

What is the geosphere composed of?

• Living organisms

• Air and gases

• Water bodies

• Rocks and minerals

Which sphere is responsible for weather patterns?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

How do plants in the biosphere interact with the atmosphere?

• By absorbing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide

• By absorbing water and releasing hydrogen

• By absorbing nitrogen and releasing methane

• By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen

What happens when there is a change in one of the Earth's spheres?

• It has no effect on other spheres

• It only affects that particular sphere

• It causes the Earth to stop rotating

• It can affect all the other spheres