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Earth's Systems

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This part of the Earth System includes the crust, mantle, and core.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
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 puppy 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 biosphere?
a)
Coral 
b)
Grass
c)
Starfish
d)
Clouds
9.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the hydrosphere?
a)
Lakes 
b)
Rivers
c)
Fish 
d)
Rain
10.
Polar Bears hunt seals on ice:
a)
Biosphere-Hydrosphere
b)
Biosphere-Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere-Atmosphere
d)
Hydrosphere-Geosphere
11.
Bats find shelter in caves:
a)
Atmosphere-Biosphere
b)
Biosphere-Geosphere
c)
Geosphere-Hydrosphere
d)
Atmosphere-Hydrosphere
12.

What is NOT an example of something in the biosphere?

a)

humans

b)

insects

c)

rocks

d)

animals

13.
The sphere that contains all the gases, include the air we breathe. 
a)
hydrosphere
b)
biosphere
c)
atmosphere
d)
geosphere
14.
The spheres that interact when living organisms give off moisture through respiration and perspiration. 
a)
atmosphere & geosphere
b)
geosphere & hydrosphere
c)
biosphere &  geosphere
d)
biosphere & hydosphere
15.
An example of a connection between ATMOsphere and HYDROsphere is:
a)
rain
b)
rivers
c)
lakes
d)
rocks
16.
This volcano is an example of something you would find in the:
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Geosphere
17.

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

18.

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

a)

atmosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

cryosphere

d)

biosphere

19.

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

20.

The Atlantic Ocean is a part of which system?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

21.

This "sphere" has Earth's water

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

22.

This "sphere" has Earth's rocks

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

23.

This "sphere" has Earth's living things

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

24.

This "sphere" has Earth's air

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

25.

What is one way the hydrosphere affects the atmosphere?

a)

Oceans affect the weather by making the atmosphere drier in that area.

b)

Oceans affect the weather by making the atmosphere more humid in that area.

c)

Oceans affect the weather by making the atmosphere colder in that area.

d)

Oceans have no effect on the weather.

26.

Which sphere interacts with the biosphere? Choose the best answer?

a)

The geosphere

b)

The atmosphere

c)

The hydrosphere

d)

All spheres interact in many different ways

27.

Feature on the surface of Earth, such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river

a)

Ecosystems

b)

Interactions

c)

Sediments

d)

Landforms

28.

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface.

a)

water cycle

b)

rock cycle

c)

precipitation

d)

evaporation

29.

What is one way the hydrosphere affects the atmosphere?

a)

Oceans affect the weather by making the atmosphere drier in that area.

b)

Oceans affect the weather by making the atmosphere more humid in that area.

c)

Oceans affect the weather by making the atmosphere colder in that area.

d)

Oceans have no effect on the weather.

30.

What are ways humans interact with the geosphere?

a)

Humans use river water to hydrate their plants.

b)

Humans build things out of rock.

c)

Humans hunt and kill animals for food.

d)

Humans breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.

31.
The diagram provided here shows an interaction on the earth. Which of the following best represents this interaction?
a)
Volcanic eruptions add large quantities of gases to the air
b)
Decaying organisms put nitrogen into the air
c)
Ocean currents change direction when they hit continents
d)
Pond plants release oxygen into their environment
32.

Air temperature impacts the rate of evaporation of water in lakes and streams. This is an interaction between the:

a)

Geosphere and Biosphere

b)

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

c)

Hydrosphere and Geosphere

d)

Atmosphere and Geosphere

33.

Wind is able to carry seeds to new places, so more plants can grow. This is an interaction between the:

a)

Geosphere and Biosphere

b)

Atmosphere and Geosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

d)

Atmosphere and Biosphere

34.

Turbulent winds which cause rainstorms that flood streams, lakes, and rivers are interactions between the:

a)

Atmosphere and Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere and Geosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

d)

Geosphere and Biosphere

35.

Grass helps soil remain moist by helping to limit evaporation of water. This is an interaction between the:

a)

Atmosphere and Geosphere

b)

Geosphere and Biosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

d)

Hydrosphere and Geosphere

36.

Coral reefs protect coastlines by absorbing energy from pounding waves. Which is not an interaction described in this example?

a)

Geosphere and Biosphere

b)

Biosphere and Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Biosphere

d)

Both B and C

37.

Plants reduce soil erosion by protecting the land from harsh weather conditions. This is an interaction between the:

a)

Biosphere and Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere and Geosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Geosphere

d)

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

38.

Plants require nutrients such as water, phosphorus, and nitrogen from the soil to live. This is an interaction between the:

a)

Atmosphere and Biosphere

b)

Geosphere and Biosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Geosphere

d)

Hydrosphere and Geosphere

39.

Chemicals in the air, produced by pollution from factories, produce acid rain which impacts the health of fish, plants, and the environment in which they live. These are interactions between the:

a)

Atmosphere and Geosphere

b)

Atmosphere and Biosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

d)

All of the above

40.

Warm ocean currents cause major weather events, such as hurricanes, that impact the survival of living things. Which is not an interaction described in this example?

a)

Geosphere and Atmosphere

b)

Hydrosphere and Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

d)

Atmosphere and Biosphere

41.

This sphere contains all of the solid water on Earth

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Geosphere

e)

Cryosphere

42.

Bio =

a)

Earth

b)

Freezing

c)

Life

d)

Water

e)

Air

43.

Hydro =

a)

Earth

b)

Freezing

c)

Life

d)

Water

e)

Air

44.

Geo =

a)

Earth

b)

Freezing

c)

Life

d)

Water

e)

Air

45.

Approximately what percent of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean?

a)

70%

b)

30%

c)

50%

d)

90%

46.

During the latest ice age on Earth, huge frozen glaciers of snow and ice slowly crept along the surface of the planet, These glaciers crushed and flattened many solid, rock feathers on the land.

This is an example of the ______ interacting with the _______.

a)

Cryosphere; Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere; Cryosphere

c)

Geosphere; Biosphere

d)

Biosphere; Cryosphere

47.

Humans are organisms that live on the surface of the Earth. In recent years, many products that people use have released chemicals into the air. This has slightly changed the composition of the air that surrounds the planet.

Which statement describes this interaction?

a)

The biosphere interacted with the atmosphere

b)

The atmosphere interacted with the geosphere

c)

The geosphere interacted with the hydrosphere

d)

The hydrosphere interacted with the biosphere

48.

What is the largest available source of freshwater for drinking in the hydrosphere?

a)

glaciers

b)

oceans

c)

groundwater

d)

rivers

49.

Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen are part of the

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

hydrosphere

50.

What is the primary difference between the hydrosphere and the cryosphere?

a)

The hydrosphere is made of ice, while the cryosphere is made of liquid water.

b)

The hydrosphere includes all water in liquid form, while the cryosphere includes all frozen water.

c)

The hydrosphere is part of the atmosphere, while the cryosphere is part of the geosphere.

d)

The hydrosphere and cryosphere are the same.