Earth's Systems and Interactions Assessment

Which of Earth's spheres contains approximately 97% of all water on the planet?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Oceans

• Glaciers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

• Regulating global temperature

• Protecting Earth from harmful UV radiation

• Creating wind patterns

• Supporting cloud formation

In the rock cycle, what type of rock forms from cooled magma?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Composite

Which component of Earth's atmosphere has the highest percentage?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 51%

• 61%

• 71%

• 81%

Which layer of Earth's interior makes up about 84% of Earth's volume?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

In the biosphere, which organisms create their own food through photosynthesis?

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Producers

• Scavengers

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Where do most weather phenomena occur in Earth's atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What process describes water changing from liquid to gas in the water cycle?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which Earth system is responsible for recycling nutrients back into the environment?

• Producers

• Decomposers

• Consumers

• Autotrophs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3