Earth Systems Lessons 1 & 2

Olivia and Arjun are studying how forces can change one type of rock into another during their geology class. They learn that the rock cycle shows which Earth system?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

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Earth has four major systems. Which system has many kinds of landforms?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

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When a volcano erupts, it affects all of Earth’s other major systems. Which of these is a direct effect that the geosphere has on the biosphere?

• Volcanic ash pollutes the water.

• Volcanic ash smothers grasses.

• Volcanic gases pollute the air.

• Lava turns to rock when it cools.

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The continent of Antarctica is nearly covered with glaciers. Which statement is true about glaciers?

• Glaciers are frozen salt water.

• Glaciers are frozen fresh water.

• Glaciers contain a majority of the water on Earth.

• Glaciers contain the smallest fraction of water on Earth.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

• 97.5%

• 79%

• 52%

• 38%

What is the main component of Earth's water?

• Salt water

• Fresh water

• Groundwater

• Water in lakes

What happens when heavy rain falls during a flash flood?

• Rainfall soaks into the ground

• Rainfall runs into the river

• Rainfall evaporates quickly

• Rainfall freezes

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Which Earth systems interact when storm clouds release excess rain?

• Biosphere and geosphere

• Hydrosphere and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and geosphere

• Atmosphere and hydrosphere

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Which Earth systems interact when a rushing river destroys plants on the riverbank?

• Biosphere and geosphere

• Hydrosphere and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and geosphere

• Atmosphere and hydrosphere

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This part of the Earth System includes all living things, including plants and animals.

• Geosphere
• Atmosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere

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