Geography Ch. 2.1 Planet Earth

Which part of Earth includes all liquid and frozen surface water, groundwater, and water vapor?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Which sphere contains all life on Earth?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

What is the continental shelf?

• The highest point of land on Earth

• A steep slope connecting land to the ocean floor

• The part of a continent that extends out under the ocean

• A narrow strip of land linking two larger landmasses

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Earth

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Neptune

The ___________ is the solid outer layer of Earth that includes the crust and uppermost mantle.