Interactions of Earth's Spheres Quiz

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

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Technosphere

What is the primary component of the hydrosphere?

• Rocks

• Water

• Air

• Soil

The biosphere includes which of the following?

• Only plants

• Only animals

• All living organisms

• Only humans

Which sphere contains the majority of Earth's weather events?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

The lithosphere is best described as:

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth

• The solid outer layer of Earth

• The water on Earth's surface

• The living organisms on Earth

Which process best demonstrates the interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Earthquake

• Erosion

A volcanic eruption affects which two spheres most directly?

• Lithosphere and atmosphere

• Hydrosphere and biosphere

• Atmosphere and hydrosphere

• Biosphere and lithosphere

Which of the following is an example of the biosphere interacting with the lithosphere?

• Fish swimming in a lake

• Plants growing in soil

• Clouds forming in the sky

• Wind blowing over the ocean

When rainwater causes rocks to break down, which two spheres are interacting?

• Atmosphere and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and lithosphere

• Lithosphere and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and atmosphere

Which scenario best illustrates the interaction between the biosphere and atmosphere?

• A river eroding a canyon

• Plants absorbing carbon dioxide

• Lava cooling to form rock

• Rainwater dissolving minerals