Exploring Earth's Spheres part 1

What term is used to describe the four main parts of Earth?

• Quadrants

• Spheres

• Segments

• Divisions

What does 'Geo' in 'Geosphere' stand for?

• Air

• Ground

• Water

• Life

What does the geosphere serve as for the other spheres?

• A cover

• A resource

• A foundation

• A barrier

Which sphere includes all the rocks and minerals on Earth?

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

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What is the Greek word for 'life' that is used in 'Biosphere'?

• Geo

• Bio

• Atmo

• Hydro

Which of the following is NOT a type of biome?

• Forest

• Grassland

• Ocean

• Desert

Which of the following is a function of biomes within the biosphere?

• Housing different life forms

• Supporting structures

• Regulating climate

• Filtering water

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In the forest meadow example, what does the rock the bird was standing on represent?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

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What distinguishes the geosphere from the biosphere in the forest meadow example?

• The biosphere is made of air.

• The geosphere consists of non-living parts.

• The biosphere includes rocks.

• The geosphere includes water.

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Which sphere is characterized by all living things?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

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