The Interconnected Spheres of Our Living Earth

The Interconnected Spheres of Our Living Earth

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces the concept of the biosphere, a term coined by Edward Suess, and explains its division into the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It discusses how these spheres interact to form the biosphere, which is influenced by natural factors like the Earth's distance from the Sun, earthquakes, and climate. The video also highlights the impact of human activities such as industrialization and deforestation on the biosphere, affecting all living organisms.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first introduced the term 'biosphere'?

Charles Darwin

Albert Einstein

Edward Suess

Isaac Newton

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sphere is made up of the Earth's crust?

Atmosphere

Hydrosphere

Lithosphere

Biosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the Earth's liquid environments?

Biosphere

Hydrosphere

Atmosphere

Lithosphere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sphere surrounds the Earth with a gaseous layer?

Biosphere

Atmosphere

Hydrosphere

Lithosphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural factors can influence the biosphere?

Distance from the Moon

Distance from the Sun

Distance from Mars

Distance from Jupiter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the biosphere?

Volcanoes

Earthquakes

Space travel

Daily weather

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which human activity is NOT mentioned as impacting the biosphere?

Industrialization

Deforestation

Irresponsible mining

Space exploration

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do human activities affect the biosphere?

They have no impact

They only affect water bodies

They only affect the atmosphere

They impact land, air, and water