Font size
WorksheetsEarth and Life Science Quiz
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to support life.
TRUE
FALSE
Earth has only one subsystem: the geosphere.
TRUE
FALSE
Liquid water is not essential for life on Earth.
TRUE
FALSE
Oxygen is one of the important gases that support life on Earth.
TRUE
FALSE
Minerals can be identified using only their color.
TRUE
FALSE
The atmosphere is a subsystem that includes all the water on Earth.
TRUE
FALSE
Hardness is a property used to identify minerals.
TRUE
FALSE
The biosphere includes all living things on Earth.
TRUE
FALSE
Earth's gravity plays no role in supporting life.
TRUE
FALSE
The Steady State Theory suggests that the universe is constantly expanding and evolving.
TRUE
FALSE
The Big Bang Theory explains that the universe started from a singular point.
TRUE
FALSE
The ability of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.
(a)
The Earth's solid outer layer, including mountains and rocks.
(a)
The layer of gases that surrounds Earth.
(a)
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition.
(a)
The subsystem where living organisms interact.
(a)
The transfer of energy and matter among Earth's subsystems.
(a)
The planet known for having a breathable atmosphere.
(a)
The mineral property that describes how a surface reflects light.
(a)
The water subsystem of Earth.
(a)
The theory that the universe began from an extremely hot and dense point.
(a)
What makes Earth habitable compared to other planets?
It is far from the Sun
It has strong winds
It has water, oxygen, and a stable climate
It has no atmosphere
Which subsystem contains rivers, oceans, and glaciers?
Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
What does the biosphere include?
Rocks
Water
Gases
Living organisms
Which of the following is NOT a property used to identify minerals?
Hardness
Streak
Smell
Luster
Which planet is the only known planet to support life?
Mars
Earth
Venus
Mercury
What allows Earth to maintain liquid water on its surface?
Lack of atmosphere
Presence of strong magnetic field
Ideal distance from the Sun
Active volcanoes
The mineral property that describes color of its powder:
Cleavage
Luster
Streak
Hardness
What is the main composition of the lithosphere?
Water
Rocks and minerals
Air
Living organisms
The interaction between plants and soil involves which two subsystems?
Biosphere and atmosphere
Hydrosphere and atmosphere
Biosphere and geosphere
Geosphere and hydrosphere
Which is a key factor that supports life on Earth?
High surface pressure
Stable climate
Weak gravity
No oxygen
Which subsystem is most responsible for weather and climate?
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
Quartz has a glassy appearance. This describes its:
Hardness
Cleavage
Luster
Streak
What determines a mineral's cleavage?
Color
Atomic structure
Smell
Weight
What theory proposes that the universe goes through cycles of expansion and contraction?
Big Bang Theory
Oscillating Theory
Steady State Theory
Cosmic Inflation
Which of the following is NOT a theory about the origin of the universe?
Big Bang Theory
Steady State Theory
Oscillating Theory
Atomic Theory
