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Week 11/GS1MC/The Hydrosphere Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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How hydrosphere as earth subsystem play a vital factor for existence of life forms?

The hydrosphere is vital for the existence of life forms as it provides water for drinking, habitat, climate regulation, and essential biochemical processes.

The hydrosphere has no impact on climate or weather patterns.

Life forms do not depend on water for survival.

The hydrosphere is only important for regulating temperature.

Way to address different environmental concerns related to hydrosphere and human interactions.

Increase plastic production

Dismantle water treatment facilities

Encourage overfishing

Implement waste management,

What is the hydrosphere and how does it influence the environment?

The hydrosphere is the total amount of water on Earth, and it influences the environment by regulating climate, supporting life, and shaping landscapes.

The hydrosphere is only the water in the oceans.

The hydrosphere has no impact on climate or life.

The hydrosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

What is a watershed?

A watershed is a type of plant.

A watershed is a measurement of rainfall.

A watershed is a geological formation.

A watershed is an area of land that drains water to a common outlet.

Factors that affect how water flows within a watershed

Animal migration patterns

Wind patterns and ocean currents

Topography, soil type, vegetation cover, land use, precipitation patterns, and human activities.

Water temperature and salinity

Two important factors when studying oceans are temperature and salinity.

Temperature and salinity are two important factors when studying oceans.

Marine life and biodiversity are two important factors when studying oceans.

Current and wave patterns are two important factors when studying oceans.

Depth and pressure are two important factors when studying oceans.

Ocean temperature varies with depth, season and latitude.

TRUE

FALSE

Oceans warm slightly in summer and cool slightly in cold season.

TRUE

FALSE

Ocean waters are 25°C to 28°C at the equator and only 12°C to 17°C in the temperate zones. True or False?

False

True

Ocean waters are always below 12°C

Temperate zones have warmer waters than the equator

10.

Ammonia dissolved from the lithosphere create a salty ocean.

TRUE

FALSE

11.

Is water in the ocean is in constant motion?

Yes, water in the ocean is in constant motion.

No, water in the ocean is only in motion during storms.

Yes, but only during the night.

No, water in the ocean is completely still.

12.

Is wind driven ocean currents push the top 2000m of water?

Wind-driven currents affect only the surface layer of the ocean.

No, wind-driven ocean currents push the top 400 m of water.

Yes, wind-driven ocean currents push the top 2000m of water.

Wind can push water down to the ocean floor.

13.

Is it true that he combined effect of surface and subsurface currents is termed halocline circulation?

Surface currents are unrelated to subsurface currents

Halocline circulation refers to temperature variations

True

False

14.

What toxic chemical that can harm the waters?

oxygen

mercury

hydrogen

helium

15.

What chemicals can cause eutrophication?

Nitrogen and phosphorus compounds.

Chlorine and fluorine gases

Potassium and magnesium salts.

Carbon dioxide and sulfur compounds.

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Week 11/GS1MC/The Hydrosphere Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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