Earth System Quiz

What is a system in the context of Earth's complexity?

• A random assortment of unrelated elements

• A collection of individual parts or events that interact to form a whole

• A group of parts that do not interact

• A single part that functions independently

Which sphere of the Earth includes all the water, from frozen poles to tap water?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Which sphere of the Earth is composed of all living organisms?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

What natural process is an example of interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

• Earthquake formation

• Mountain building

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane formation

Which spheres are involved in the process of global warming?

• Atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere

• Hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere

• Atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere

• Biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere