Layers of Earth and Spheres Interactions

The three layers that make up Earth's physical shape are called the _____. 

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is incorrect about the crust layer in the geosphere?

• The movement of plates in this layer causes earthquakes.

• Its thickness ranges from 3 miles to 45 miles.

• It is the outermost layer of the geosphere.

• It is the thickest layer of the geosphere.

Which part of the geosphere gives Earth a magnetic field?

• the crust

• the core

• the mantle

• the atmosphere

Which biome is the largest and coldest on Earth? 

• marine

• grasslands

• tundra

• chapparal

In which of the following biomes would you find lions and zebras?

• marine

• tundra

• grasslands

• rain forest

Which of the following biomes has the warmest and driest climate, which makes it difficult for living organisms to survive? 

• desert

• grasslands

• deciduous forest

• chapparal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is not part of the hydrosphere? 

• a glacier

• the oceans

• the crust

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What form of water in the hydrosphere is water in a solid state that is often found in glaciers and icebergs? 

• salt water

• water vapor

• fresh water

• frozen fresh water

Which of the following statements is correct about the hydrosphere?

• The hydrosphere collects, stores, and recycles the water used by every organism on Earth. 

• The hydrosphere allows Earth to create new water. 

• The water in the hydrosphere makes up about 30%of the planet.

• The hydrosphere includes water in oceans and lakes but not precipitation and condensation. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the largest form of water on Earth? 

• salt water

• fresh water

• water vapor

• groundwater