WorksheetsQuiz on Earth's Subsystems
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the geosphere include?
Only the liquid rock in the mantle
Only the mountains on the surface
All the rocks, minerals, and ground on and in Earth
Only the ocean floor
What is the hydrosphere composed of?
Only polar ice caps
Only groundwater
Solid, liquid, and gaseous water
Only liquid water
What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
To absorb carbon dioxide
To create weather patterns
To provide oxygen for breathing
To absorb ultraviolet rays from the sun
What percentage of Earth's water is salty?
100%
97%
50%
75%
Which of the following is NOT a major type of biome in the biosphere?
Desert
Forest
Aquatic biome
Mountain
What is the main source of energy for Earth's systems?
The moon
Wind
The sun
Volcanic activity
What is the biosphere?
The water bodies of Earth
The layer of gases surrounding Earth
All living organisms on Earth
The solid ground of Earth
Which gas is NOT a permanent gas in the atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Argon
What is the primary role of the atmosphere?
To absorb solar radiation and redistribute heat
To form solid ground
To support aquatic life
To provide nutrients to plants
Which subsystem includes all the solid ground on Earth?
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
