Earths Systems

In the field of biology, the study of what does the prefix "Bio" refer to?

• Life

• Earth

• Water

• Air

When studying geographical formations, the prefix "Geo" is used to refer to ____

• earth, ground and soil

• water

• life

• air

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In the study of water bodies, the term "Hydrology" implies the study of ____ based on the prefix "Hydro".

• ground

• water

• life

• air

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When referring to the study of the Earth's atmosphere, the prefix "Atmo" means ____

• ground

• water

• life

• air

Considering Earth's layers, lithosphere is another way of saying Geosphere

• True

• False

When studying geological formations, the prefix "Litho" is used to refer to ____

• stone

• water

• life

• air

Which example best describes how human activity can directly impact the biosphere?

• Poor farming practices can degrade the soil and cause erosion.

• Dumping waste from a factory into a river can pollute the water supply.

• Construction activities can release harmful dust and chemicals into the air.

• Removing too many fish from the ocean can cause a fish species to go extinct.

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Which of Earth's 4 spheres includes a pirate ship?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Anthroposphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

This sphere is the human sphere of the Earth.

• hydrosphere
• biosphere
• anthroposphere
• atmosphere

Which of these human actions can have a positive impact on all of Earth's spheres?

• burning fossil fuels
• recycling plastic
• piling up landfills
• dumping waste

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