Introduction to Earth’s Systems

1. What is the relationship between the hydrosphere and the cryosphere?

• The cryosphere is part of the hydrosphere.

• The hydrosphere is part of the cryosphere.

• The hydrosphere contains water.

• There is no relationship between them.

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What landforms are found in Florida? Choose three.

• coastline

• mountains

• dunes

• rivers

• glaciers

3. Which Earth sphere includes the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust?

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

4. The cycles of matter on Earth are driven by:

• rock.

• air.

• heat.

• water.

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Which contour diagram matches mountain A?

• Contour 1

• Contour 2

• Contour 3

Caroline saw a landform on a map stretching from Florida to Massachusetts. What type of landform is this?

• plateau

• sand dunes

• coastal plain

• delta

Which contour diagram matches mountain C?

• Contour 1

• Contour 2

• Contour 3

8. Which contour matches mountain B?

• Contour 1

• Contour 2

• Contour 3

9. In what way can water be a destructive force?

• creating a lake

• forming a delta

• depositing sediment

• erosion of landforms

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10. How does the biosphere add water to the water cycle?

• Water evaporates from the ocean.

• Animals breathe

• Rain falls from the clouds.

• Water evaporates from the soil.

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