Biology Quiz

This sphere is composed of all the living things.

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Answer explanation

The biosphere encompasses all living organisms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is the correct choice as it specifically refers to the sphere of life, unlike the geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.

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This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Answer explanation

The geosphere encompasses all solid Earth components, including continents, ocean floors, rocks, and desert sands. The atmosphere refers to air, the biosphere to living organisms, and the hydrosphere to water, making geosphere the correct choice.

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Earth is divided into four different spheres. Which statement is true about the interaction between two of these spheres?

• Weather is an interaction between the hydrosphere and the geosphere.

• An ice cap providing shelter for an arctic animal is an interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere.

• The formation of the Grand Canyon is an example of an interaction between the geosphere and the atmosphere.

• A plant receiving water from precipitation is an interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere.

Answer explanation

A plant receiving water from precipitation illustrates the interaction between the biosphere (living organisms) and the hydrosphere (water), as plants rely on water for growth and survival.

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Which of the following provides the best example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

• The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

• Consistent patterns of wind change the shape of landforms.

• Carbon dioxide gas is released into the air by living things.

• Water vapor in the air is taken into plants through their leaves.

Answer explanation

The oceans releasing heat energy that makes climate milder is a clear interaction between the hydrosphere (oceans) and the atmosphere (climate), demonstrating their interdependence.

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Water evaporating from the surface of a lake moves from the...

• Atmosphere to the geosphere

• Geosphere to the hydrosphere

• Atmosphere to the hydrosphere

• Hydrosphere to the atmosphere

Answer explanation

Water evaporating from a lake's surface transitions from the hydrosphere (water bodies) to the atmosphere (air), making 'Hydrosphere to the atmosphere' the correct choice.

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A thunderstorm is a connection between:

• Biosphere-Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere-Geosphere

• Hydrosphere-Biosphere

• Atmosphere-Hydrosphere

Answer explanation

A thunderstorm involves the interaction of atmospheric conditions (like moisture and temperature) with water in the hydrosphere, making the correct connection Atmosphere-Hydrosphere.

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This picture best describes which connection?

• Hydrosphere-Geosphere

• Atmosphere-Biosphere

• Hydrosphere-Atmosphere

• Geosphere-Biosphere

Answer explanation

The picture illustrates the interaction between water (hydrosphere) and land (geosphere), highlighting how water shapes geological features. This connection is best described as Hydrosphere-Geosphere.

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Heat is the movement of ______.

• radiation

• thermal energy

• cold

• fire

Answer explanation

Heat is the movement of thermal energy, which refers to the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is not the movement of radiation, cold, or fire.

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On a hot summer day, which shirt would you put on to make sure you stay cool while you are outside playing?

• A black shirt because it reflects the sun's energy.

• A white shirt because it reflects the sun's energy.

• A white shirt because it absorbs the sun's energy.

• A black shirt because it absorbs the sun's energy.

Answer explanation

A white shirt reflects the sun's energy, helping to keep you cool on a hot summer day. In contrast, a black shirt absorbs heat, making it less suitable for staying cool while playing outside.

Convection can take place in:

• None of the options

• liquids and gases

• solids and liquids

• solids and gases

Answer explanation

Convection occurs in fluids, which include liquids and gases. In solids, particles are fixed in place and cannot flow, preventing convection. Therefore, the correct answer is 'liquids and gases'.

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