Exploring Earth's Atmosphere and Spheres

Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

What is the main component of the air we breathe?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's four main spheres?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Asthenosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the name of the sphere that includes all the water on Earth?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which sphere contains all living things on Earth?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

• 20%

• 78%

• 1%

• 80%

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which gas is present in the smallest amount in Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Carbon Dioxide

The geosphere is best described as which part of Earth?

• The air surrounding Earth

• The solid, rocky part of Earth

• The water on Earth's surface

• The living things on Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which sphere of Earth is most directly involved in weather and climate?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following lists the four main spheres of Earth?

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere

• Atmosphere, Stratosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere

• Geosphere, Troposphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

• Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Mesosphere, Biosphere