WorksheetsHydrosphere and atmosphere
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 49mins
Which of Earth's major systems contains or planet's water and ice?
atmosphere
biosphere
mesosphere
hydrosphere
What does the word hydro mean?
air
stone
water
fire
What percentage of Earth's fresh water can we use?
30.8%
97.5%
68.9%
0.3%
Which of the following is not an example of the Hydrosphere?
river
soil
groundwater
pond
According to the graph what percentage of our freshwater is wrapped up in glaciers?
97.5%
30.8%
68.9%
2.5%
Which of the following is not considered freshwater?
groundwater
glaciers
ocean
river
What is a reservoir?
an aquifer
an artificial ocean
an artificial lake
land issued to people
The hydrosphere covers what fraction of the Earth's surface?
a little less than 3/5
a little more than 3/5
a little less than 3/4
a little less than 3/6
Where can you find groundwater?
below the earth's surface
in the earth's core
on the earth's surface
everywhere
What does groundwater descend through?
canals
tree roots
a system of porous rocks and soil
Which model shows how water vapor moves between Earth's systems to create rainfall on an island?
atmosphere → hydrosphere → geosphere
biosphere →geosphere → hydrosphere
geosphere → hydrosphere →atmosphere
hydrosphere → atmosphere → geosphere
9. The Hydrosphere causes weathering and erosion to what Earth's system?
atmosphere
biosphere
geosphere
microsphere
Through which process does water from oceans enter the air?
condensation
precipitation
evaporation
runoff
Which layer of the atmosphere blocks the Sun's harmful rays
Troposhere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What are Earth's two major gases?
hydrogen and helium
carbon dioxide and oxygen
oxygen and nitrogen
carbon dioxide and nitrogen
Look at the model of the hydrosphere. Which two are parts of the hydrosphere?
A.
rain
B.
mountain
C.
lake
D.
rain cloud
Earth's systems interact with each other. Which one is an example of an interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere
Plants producing oxygen
Bears hibernating in a cave
Water evaporating into water vapor
Earth's systems interact with each other. Which one is an example of an interaction between the atmosphere and the biosphere
Plants producing oxygen
Bears hibernating in a cave
Water evaporating into water vapor
Earth's systems interact with each other. Which one is an example of an interaction between the biosphere and the geosphere
Plants producing oxygen
Bears hibernating in a cave
Water evaporating into water vapor
Blizzards and hurricanes are natural disasters caused by the interaction between which 2 spheres?
geosphere and biosphere
geosphere and hydrosphere
atmosphere and biosphere
atmosphere and hydrosphere
True or false.
The TEMPERATURE of the AIR
affects the kind of
PRECIPITATION
that will be experienced on Earth.
True
False
Fill in the blank.
The ATMOSPHERE keeps Earth warm by _____________.
producing its own heat
trapping heat from UV energy from the sun
allowing UV rays to bounce off the reflecting sunlight
Devante drew this model of Earth. Why is it helpful to Earth’s systems that the atmosphere is so thick? Select the three that apply.
A.
to allow for the sun's rays to reflect off Earth and heat the rest of the solar system
B.
to trap the necessary heat to allow living organisms to survive
C.
to prevent the hydrosphere from freezing
D.
to protect the biosphere from some of the sun's UV rays
What is a greenhouse?
A structure made of glass used to grow plants and trap the heat of the sun.
A type of plant.
A type of animal habitat.
A weather phenomenon.
What are the two types of water in the hydrosphere?
Fresh water and saltwater.
Rainwater and seawater.
Groundwater and surface water.
Ice and vapor.
Living things need _______ to survive.
fresh water
sunlight
carbon dioxide
soil
What are examples of the hydrosphere?
Ice, oceans, and lakes.
Mountains and valleys.
Deserts and forests.
Clouds and rain.
What is the atmosphere made of?
Mixed gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen.
Pure oxygen.
Pure nitrogen.
Carbon dioxide and methane.
The ozone layer protects us from what?
The sun’s radiation
Air pollution
Water pollution
Noise pollution
The atmosphere is like a blanket because it:
traps heat and keeps the Earth warm
allows all heat to escape into space
blocks all sunlight from reaching the Earth
is made of cotton like a blanket
What can UV rays cause?
Sunburn and other harmful conditions.
Rain and snow.
Growth of plants.
Formation of clouds.
What causes the different types of precipitation like rain, snow, ice, etc?
the air pressure
temperature
the sun
depends on its mood
What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?
The eye
The wall
The vortex
The spiral
Earth's systems interact with each other. Which one is an example of an interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere
Plants producing oxygen
Bears hibernating in a cave
Water evaporating into water vapor
Earth's systems interact with each other. Which one is an example of an interaction between the atmosphere and the biosphere
Plants producing oxygen
Bears hibernating in a cave
Water evaporating into water vapor
Most of the water on Earth.
System
Hydrosphere
Water bodies
Salt water
Freshwater
It is a collection of parts that work together for a single purpose.
System
Hydrosphere
Water bodies
Salt water
Freshwater
All the water on, under, or above the Earth’s surface makes up the hydrosphere.
System
Hydrosphere
Water bodies
Salt water
Freshwater
Oceans, underground water, rivers, streams, lakes, glaciers, clouds, water vapors.
System
Hydrosphere
Water bodies
Salt water
Freshwater
The atmosphere is...
The combination of rocks and minerals over the planet.
The combination of gases organized by layers.
The combination of all the lifeforms over the planet.
The combination of all the forms of water in the planet.
The hydrosphere is...
The combination of rocks and minerals over the planet.
The combination of gases organized by layers.
The combination of all the lifeforms over the planet.
The combination of all the forms of water in the planet.
Which of the following is not considered freshwater?
groundwater
glaciers
ocean
river
Which of the following is not an example of the Hydrosphere?
river
soil
groundwater
pond
Which of Earth's major systems contains or planet's water and ice?
atmosphere
biosphere
mesosphere
hydrosphere
Name the four spheres of Earth.
Geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere
Water, wind, forest, and fire
The northern hemisphere, the southern hemisphere, the eastern hemisphere, and the western hemisphere
Hemisphere, hydrosphere, the geosphere, and the lithosphere
What is the atmosphere?
The layer of gases surrounding Earth
the Earth system that includes all water
the Earth system that includes rocks, soil, sediments, and Earth's core and mantle
the Earth system that includes all living things
What is the hydrosphere?
the Earth system that includes all living things
the Earth system that includes rocks, soil, sediments, and Earth's core and mantle
the layer of gases surrounding Earth
the Earth system that includes all water
How do you know that water is essential for the existence of living things?
Living things need to stay hydrated
Drinking water is fun
You need water to breathe
Water is delicious
How do you know that air is essential for the existence of living things? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Animals need air to breathe
Plants get carbon dioxide out of the air
Air is delicious
Plants need air to breathe
Which two natural disasters are caused by interaction with the hydrosphere?
Hurricanes
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
Tornadoes
What are the ways that the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact? Choose all correct answers.
Together, they make storms
They are friends
The precipitation (rain) falls from the clouds
They make earthquakes
What affects the type of precipitation that will be experienced on Earth?
The type of precipitation
The season
The temperature
The hemisphere
What do living things need to survive? Choose all correct answers.
Air/Food/Water
Love/Companions
Water/Shelter
Communication
Sun/Warmth
Is the lithosphere a part of the hydrosphere or atmosphere or neither?
Hydrosphere
Neither
Atmosphere
You are crazy; there's no such thing as the lithosphere
What is the greenhouse effect?
The process in which a greenhouse is built
The process in which a house is painted green
You are loco; there's no such thing as the greenouse effect
The process in which heat is trapped in Earth's atmosphere
Which of Earth's major systems contains or planet's water and ice?
atmosphere
biosphere
mesosphere
hydrosphere
What does the word hydro mean?
air
stone
water
fire
Which of the following is not considered freshwater?
groundwater
glaciers
ocean
river
Which model shows how water vapor moves between Earth's systems to create rainfall on an island?
atmosphere → hydrosphere → geosphere
biosphere →geosphere → hydrosphere
geosphere → hydrosphere →atmosphere
hydrosphere → atmosphere → geosphere
What are Earth's two major gases?
hydrogen and helium
carbon dioxide and oxygen
oxygen and nitrogen
carbon dioxide and nitrogen
The atmosphere is...
The combination of rocks and minerals over the planet.
The combination of gases organized by layers.
The combination of all the lifeforms over the planet.
The combination of all the forms of water in the planet.
