Ch. 3 Test Review

Which of the following includes all of the water on or near Earth's surface?

• geosphere
• hydrosphere
• atmosphere
• lithosphere

The deepest point on the ocean floor is in the _________.

• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is NOT one of the physical layers of Earth?

• mantle
• core
• asthenosphere
• crust

The energy released by an earthquake occurs in the form of ____________.

• volcanic eruptions
• seismic waves
• faults
• magnitude

The melted rock that forms a volcano is called ________.

• mantle
• magma
• inner core
• convection

What are wind and water erosion NOT likely to affect?

• mountains
• rocks
• tides
• soil

Where is most of the fresh water on Earth located?

• reservoirs and lakes
• icecaps and glaciers
• oceans
• streams and tributaries

Which of the following is Earth's densest atmospheric layer?

• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere

In equal volumes of ocean water and fresh water, ocean water may be expected to contain more ___________.

• pollutants
• salts
• air
• none of the above

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of energy transfer through or within Earth's atmosphere?

• radiation
• condensation
• conduction
• convection