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Earth's Systems Test Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the mostly solid, rocky part of earth, composed of solid and molten rock, soil and sediments?
a)
Biosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Geosphere
2.
This part of the Earth System includes the gases that surround the earth.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
biosphere
3.
This part of the Earth System includes all living things, including plants and animals.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
4.
Mount Everest is:
a)
Geosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Atmosphere
5.
A monkey is:
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Geosphere
d)
Hydrosphere
6.
This picture shows:
a)
Biosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Geosphere
d)
Hydrosphere
7.
This picture best describes which connection?
a)
Atmosphere-Biosphere
b)
Atmosphere-Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere-Geosphere
d)
Geosphere-Biosphere
8.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the atmosphere?
a)
Rain
b)
Winds
c)
Clouds
d)
Helium
9.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere?
a)
Sand
b)
Volcano
c)
Mushrooms
d)
Rocks
10.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the hydrosphere?
a)
Lakes 
b)
Rivers
c)
Fish 
d)
Rain
11.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the biosphere?
a)
Coral 
b)
Grass
c)
Starfish
d)
Clouds
12.
Polar Bears hunt seals on ice:
a)
Biosphere-Hydrosphere
b)
Biosphere-Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere-Atmosphere
d)
Hydrosphere-Geosphere
13.
Bats find shelter in caves:
a)
Atmosphere-Biosphere
b)
Biosphere-Geosphere
c)
Geosphere-Hydrosphere
d)
Atmosphere-Hydrosphere
14.
An example of a connection between HYDROsphere and GEOsphere is:
a)
Waves eroding rocks on beach
b)
Fish swimming in water
c)
Water evaporating to make clouds
d)
Boats transporting goods
15.
You are best connected to the geosphere:
a)
By water you drink
b)
By minerals you use
c)
By plants you eat
d)
By air you breathe
16.
Which sphere would contain whales and dolphins?
a)
Geosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Atmosphere
17.
When a deer drinks water from a creek, which 2 earth systems are interacting?
a)
Atmosphere Biosphere
b)
Atmosphere Geosphere
c)
Biosphere Geosphere
d)
Biosphere Hydrosphere
18.
This part of the Earth System includes the crust, mantle, and core.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
19.
This volcano is an example of something you would find in the:
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Geosphere
20.

A scientist collects water samples from a river near a volcano. This scientist is collecting data about the _______

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

21.

A scientist observes a satellite picture of a hurricane. This scientist is collecting data about the _______________

a)

atmosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

cryosphere

d)

biosphere

22.

A river slowly wears away rock to form a canyon. This is an example of how the hydrosphere can affect the __________

a)

geosphere

b)

atmosphere

c)

biosphere

d)

cryosphere

23.

The Atlantic Ocean is a part of which system?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

24.
Landforms cause
a)
earthquakes
b)
Donald Duck to be cranky
c)
tsunamis
d)
wind and patterns of weather
25.
An investigation of the Earth’s geosphere would include the exploration of which of the following features?
a)
Glaciers, rivers, and oceans
b)
Plants, animals, and fungus
c)
Rock, soil, and sediments
d)
Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
26.
Which of the following provides the best example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?
a)
Carbon dioxide gas is released into the air by living things.
b)
Consistent patterns of wind change the shape of landforms.
c)
The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.
d)
Water vapor in the air is taken into plants through their leaves.
27.
The hydrosphere includes water in the form of snow.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
When a volcanic eruption spews gases and ash into the air, which two spheres are interacting?
a)
Hydrosphere and geosphere
b)
Biosphere and geosphere
c)
Geosphere and atmosphere
d)
Biosphere and atmosphere
29.
The four spheres of Earth are...
a)
all connected
b)
have nothing to do with one another
c)
does not affect human life
d)
exist only on other planets
30.
An example of biosphere connecting to atmosphere is...
a)
Plants produce oxygen
b)
Animals eat plants
c)
Animals live in caves
d)
Animals drink water
31.
The spheres that interact when wind blows seeds to a new location for plants to grow. 
a)
hydrosphere & atmosphere
b)
geosphere & biosphere
c)
atmosphere & hydrosphere
d)
atmosphere & biosphere
32.
Which spheres interact when chemicals in the air cause weathering to rocks. 
a)
atmosphere & biosphere
b)
atmosphere & hydrosphere
c)
atmosphere & geosphere 
d)
biosphere & hydrosphere 
33.
The process when water travels through the atmosphere and hydrosphere. 
a)
hydrosphere
b)
water cycle 
c)
water system 
d)
atmosphere 
34.
The word "hydro" means ______. 
a)
water
b)
earth
c)
land
d)
life 
35.
The word "bio" means ______. 
a)
Earth
b)
water
c)
air
d)
life 
36.
This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts. 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
37.

Which sphere is primarily involved when observing cloud formations?

a)

Geosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Hydrosphere

38.

What does the interaction between the biosphere and geosphere primarily involve?

a)

Animal migration

b)

Plant roots breaking through rock

c)

Ocean currents

d)

Weather patterns

39.

Which sphere would you study to understand the impact of volcanic ash on ecosystems?

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Geosphere

40.

Which sphere is primarily affected by the process of photosynthesis?

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Geosphere

41.

What is the primary result of the interaction between the biosphere and the atmosphere during respiration?

a)

Release of oxygen

b)

Formation of clouds

c)

Release of carbon dioxide

d)

Soil erosion

42.

Which sphere includes all the gases that surround the Earth?

a)

Geosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Atmosphere

43.

Which sphere is primarily involved in the formation of mountains?

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Geosphere

44.

What is the primary result of the interaction between the hydrosphere and the geosphere during the water cycle?

a)

Formation of clouds

b)

Soil erosion

c)

Release of oxygen

d)

Animal migration

45.

Which of the following is an example of how the biosphere affects the atmosphere?

a)

Mountain formation

b)

Cloud formation

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Ocean currents

46.

Which sphere is primarily involved in the regulation of climate through the carbon cycle?

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Geosphere

47.

Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the atmosphere and the biosphere?

a)

Rainfall promoting plant growth

b)

Volcanic eruptions forming new islands

c)

Glaciers carving valleys

d)

Tides affecting coastal ecosystems

48.

What is the primary result of the interaction between the geosphere and the biosphere in soil formation?

a)

Release of methane

b)

Soil erosion

c)

Soil creation

d)

Formation of rivers

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