Earth's Spheres Practice

Front

What does the prefix 'hydro' mean?

Back

WATER

Front

What spheres interact when carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into the ocean?

Back

the atmosphere and hydrosphere

Front

Which sphere contains ice?

Back

Cryosphere

Front

What is found in the Earth's Geosphere?

Back

Minerals, Rocks, Soil (ALL of the Above)

Front

Which sphere is represented by the air around us?

Back

atmosphere

Front

What is the definition of the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and ice.

Front

What is the definition of the atmosphere?

Back

The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

Front

What is the definition of the geosphere?

Back

The geosphere includes all the solid land on Earth, including rocks and soil.

Front

What is the definition of the biosphere?

Back

The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

Front

What is the Cryosphere?

Back

The Cryosphere includes all frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers and ice caps.