Spheres of the Earth | Weathering | Erosion

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 major spheres of the Earth?

• Geosphere (ground)

• Biosphere (life)

• Cryosphere (ice)

• Hydrosphere (water)

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The geosphere consists of:

• Water bodies like rivers and lakes

• Minerals found in the biosphere

• Rocks and minerals found on and inside the Earth

• All living organisms on the Earth's surface

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Which layer of the Earth's surface is made up of solid rocks and minerals?

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Inner Core

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The hydrosphere includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• Oceans

• Ice Caps

• Deserts

• Rivers

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 10%

• 30%

• half

• 70%

Which sphere of the Earth includes any place where life is found?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

What gases make up the Earth's atmosphere?

• Argon and carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen and helium

The process of breaking down rocks and minerals on the Earth's surface is called....

• Sedimentation

• Volcanism

• Weathering

• Erosion

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Which agent is NOT responsible for weathering and erosion?

• Wind

• Water

• Plants

• Volcanoes

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock particles are moved elsewhere by:

• Rainwater

• Lightning

• Gravity

• Earthquakes

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