Midterm Practice 2024 Earth's Systems Quiz 1

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's spheres?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Thermosphere

What drives most of the processes in Earth's systems?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Gravity

• Earth's core

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What is a system?

• A group of objects that are unrelated

• A group of parts that work together as a whole

• A collection of rocks and minerals

• A single process

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Which of these best describes the water cycle?

• The constant flow of water through Earth's systems

• The process of water evaporating from rivers

• The movement of salt water in the oceans

• The cooling of water to form ice

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Rain, snow, sleet and hail are all examples of?

• Runoff

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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Which of the following features is NOT part of the geosphere?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Rocks

• Soil

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What is a human-made hole dug into the ground to access underground water?

• Watershed

• Well

• Reservoir

• Aquifer

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Which force is responsible for breaking down landforms?

• Constructive force

• Destructive force

• Magnetic force

• Seismic force

What do contour lines on a topographic map show?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Elevation

• Vegetation

Which tool uses satellites to determine precise locations on Earth's surface?

• GIS

• GPS

• Topographic map

• Radar