Earths Subsystems

The Earth's subsystems are powered by energy from two major sources: the sun and the planet’s internal heat.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Which subsystem/sphere is SOIL a part of?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

Answer explanation

Soil is partially made of weathered rock.

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Which subsystem/sphere includes the world's oceans?

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

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Hydrosphere is composed of water which covers about 25% of the planet’s surface.

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• FALSE

Answer explanation

Scientists claim that it is closer to 71%.

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ROCKS, MINERALS and LANDFORMS are part of the ____________.

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

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The Earth subsystem is composed of the Biosphere, Atmosphere, Cryosphere, and the Hydrosphere.

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• FALSE

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The atmosphere contains more nitrogen than any other gas.

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• FALSE

Answer explanation

The atmosphere contains 78% nitrogen.

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In which sphere are HUMANs found?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Forest fire does not affect the plants and animals that live in it.

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• FALSE

Answer explanation

Of course it does!

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Oxygen is part of __________.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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