WorksheetsChapter 2 Exam Review (Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere)
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
What basic components do ecosystems need?
Oxygen
Living Organisms
Water
Mineral Nutrients
All the options are correct
Which of the following options is an example of a Biotic factor?
Rocks
Soil
Plants
Sun
Which of the following options is an example of a Abiotic factor?
Plants
Water
Bacteria
Animals
Which of the following are examples of organisms?
Humans
Ants
Ivy Plants
All the options are correct
True or False: Communities are groups of organisms of various species that live in the same habitat and interact with each other.
True
False
What parts("spheres") are included in the biosphere?
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
All the options are part of the biosphere
True or False: The biosphere is the part of the Earth where life exists.
True
False
Can organisms usually survive outside of their natural habitat?
All organisms can adapt to whatever habitat
No, most organisms won't live for long outside of their habitat
Yes, most organisms can survive outside of their natural habitat.
Ecosystems involve what factors?
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Only Biotic Factors
Only Abiotic Factors
Which of the following is a step in the Water Cycle?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
All the answer choices are part of the Water Cycle
How much of the world is covered in Ocean water?
60%
30%
75%
2%
Which of the following is the smallest ocean?
Pacific
Artic
Indian
Atlantic
True or False: The difference between Ocean water and Freshwater, is that ocean water has less salts.
True
False
Where does underground water exist at?
Surface
Aquifers
Ice Caps
Oceans
What percentage of underground water exists on Earth?
2%
75%
1%
3%
Where is most freshwater found at on Earth?
Groundwater
Rivers
Lakes
Ice Caps and Glaciers
True or False: Movements of water that occur at the surface of the ocean are called deep currents.
True
False
How many temperature zones exit in the ocean?
1
2
3
4
What does the Hydrosphere include?
Layers of Earth
Atmosphere
Water on or near Earth's Surface
The crust is also part of what layer?
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
Mesosphere
Mantle
The upper mantle is also known as the
Crust
Asthenosphere
Mesosphere
Core
Which layer is made up mostly of SOLID iron and nickel.
Inner Core
Outer Core
Crust
Mantle
This layer of rock is the in middle layer of the Earth.
Crust
Mantle
Core
Inner core
The mostly solid, rocky part of Earth that extends from the center(core)e to the surface(crust)
Geosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
On which layer can we find the tectonic plates?
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
Lower Mantle
Upper Mantle
What basic components do ecosystems need?
Oxygen
Living Organisms
Water
Mineral Nutrients
All the options are correct
Do populations of organisms usually interbreed with one another or with other members of other populations?
Organisms in a population prefer to interbreed with one another
Organisms in a population have no preference.
Organisms in a population prefer to mate with organisms outside their population
What are the 2 main metals that exist in the Inner Core of the Earth?
Iron & Nickel
Nickel & Lead
Gold & Silver
Phosphorus & Zinc
Which type of tectonic plate movement ONLY causes a volcanic eruption?
Convergent Plate Boundary-Ocean to Continental
Divergent Plate Boundary
Transform Plate Boundary
Both convergent and divergent plate boundary
The ozone layer is located in the______.
ionosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
Which type of tectonic plate movement causes earthquakes to happen?
Divergent Plate Boundary
Convergent Plate Boundary
Transform Plate Boundary
In what layer of the atmosphere do weather conditions occur at?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
In what part of Earth are most active volcanoes found in?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Artic Ocean
78% of the Earth's atmosphere is ___________ and 21% of the Earth's atmosphere is _____________.
Oxygen, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Oxygen
Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?
Planes fly in the ozone layer
It is made up of oxygen (O2)
It protects the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun
It causes clouds to be created
In the troposphere, the temperature _____ as altitude increases. Meaning it gets colder when you climb a mountain.
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
Goes up and down
In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
This layer is very hot, with temperatures over 1000 degrees .
What is the name of this layer?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?
Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere
What layer of the atmosphere has the most density?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Exosphere
Mesosphere
How does the atmosphere keep Earth's temperature at which living things can survive?
the atmosphere doesn't affect the temperature on Earth
It acts as an insulator to prevent heat loss
It doesn't, it only protects us from UV radiation
In what layer of the atmosphere can we find the International Space Station?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
What molecules is the Ozone Layer made of?
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Ozone
Carbon
