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WorksheetsEarth's Systems Summative Assignment
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
Which sphere includes all living organisms on Earth?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
Explain how plants in the biosphere can affect the geosphere.
By providing shade
By breaking down rocks and soil with their roots
By absorbing sunlight
By producing oxygen
Which of the following best describes the role of the geosphere in the water cycle?
It stores or holds water.
It provides oxygen for evaporation.
It creates clouds for precipitation.
It absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
Predict what might happen to an ecosystem if a significant portion of its water supply is removed.
The ecosystem will remain unchanged.
Plant and animal life may decrease.
New species will immediately appear.
The geosphere will expand.
Analyze how a volcanic eruption in the geosphere can impact the atmosphere.
It can cause rain to fall.
It can release ash and gases into the air.
It can create new rivers.
It can increase plant growth.
Describe how the hydrosphere can affect the geosphere during a flood.
By creating new plant species
By eroding soil and rocks
By increasing atmospheric pressure
By forming new clouds
How might a change in the atmosphere's temperature affect the hydrosphere?
It changes what kind of precipitation an area gets.
It could cause rocks to melt.
It could create new landforms.
It could stop the water cycle.
Discuss the potential effects of ocean pollution on the biosphere.
It can increase fish populations.
It can harm marine life and ecosystems.
It can improve water quality.
It can create new habitats.
Match the sphere to its definition.
Atmo
Air
Bio
Life
Geo
Rock
Hydro
Water
Earth's crust is part of which sphere
geosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
biosphere
What 2 spheres? (This is a picture of the ocean waves on sand.)
Biosphere/Cryosphere
Exosphere/Atmosphere
Hydrosphere/Geosphere
Biosphere/Hydrosphere
Choose the points that are apart of the biosphere. (Hint: there's more than one.)
Includes only non-living soil, rocks and minerals (a)
