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Unit 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the Earth's systems contains mountains?

a)

biosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

hydrosphere

2.

The ocean is part of which of Earth's systems?

a)

atmosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

biosphere

d)

hydrosphere

3.

Choose the component below that is part of the Geosphere

a)

rock

b)

water

c)

oxygen

d)

plants

4.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere?
a)
sand
b)
volcano
c)
mushrooms
d)
rocks
5.
This part of the Earth System includes all living things, including plants and animals.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
6.
This part of the Earth System includes the planet's water, including the oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, ice, and vapor.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
7.
This part of the Earth System includes the crust, mantle, and core.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
8.
This part of the Earth System includes the gases that surround the earth.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
9.
Polar Bears hunt seals on ice. This is an example of an interaction between
a)
Biosphere-Hydrosphere
b)
Biosphere-Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere-Atmosphere
d)
Hydrosphere-Geosphere
10.

An example of a connection between HYDROsphere and GEOsphere is:

a)

waves moving sand on beach

b)

fish swimming in water

c)

water evaporating to make clouds

d)

humans transporting rocks

11.
An example of BIOsphere connecting to ATMOsphere
a)
plants produce oxygen
b)
animals eat plants
c)
animals live in caves
d)
animals drink water
12.
Rocks, soil and sediment belong to the
a)
geosphere
b)
biosphere
c)
atmosphere
d)
hydrosphere
13.

What is energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

The ability to do work.

14.

Shivering keeps us from getting too cold. Is that a positive or negative feedback loop?

a)

Negative

b)

Positive

15.
What is the profile view to Topographic Map #1? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
16.
What is the profile view to Topographic Map #2?
a)
B
b)
C
c)
D
d)
E
17.
What feature is formed at B?
a)
river
b)
rift valley
c)
sink hole
d)
mountain
18.
This the study and description of the shape of the land and surface features.
a)
Biology
b)
Topography
c)
Geology
d)
Oceanography
19.
Contour lines that are very close together indicate the land is _______________
a)
gentle/gradual
b)
a forest
c)
steep
d)
a swamp
20.
Contour lines that are very far apart indicate the landscape is _____________
a)
gentle/gradual
b)
steep
c)
a forest
d)
a swamp
21.
Determine the contour interval:
a)
5 m
b)
10 m
c)
15 m
d)
20 m
22.

What is this landform?

a)

delta

b)

canyon

c)

valley

d)

sand dune

23.

What is a coast?

a)

land that has water all around it

b)

land with water touching 3 sides

c)

land that borders the sea or ocean

d)

a large body of salt water

24.

What is a river?

a)

a long body of water that flows across land

b)

a body of water surrounded by land

c)

a large body of salt water

d)

a sheltered area where ships can anchor safely

25.

The sun melts the ice and the water absorbs more heat. Is that a positive or negative feedback loop?

a)

Negative

b)

Positive