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why is Earth called "the living planet"?
why is Earth called "the living planet"?
- it sustains life
- it has atmosphere
- it has water at the surface
- all of the above (correct)
which among the set of planets are called terrestrial
which among the set of planets are called terrestrial
- Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
- mercury, Venus, mars, earth (correct)
- earth, venus, mars, Jupiter
- jupitern, saturn, uranus, neptune
what makes the planet earth habitable compared to the other planets?
what makes the planet earth habitable compared to the other planets?
- it has soil
- it has trees
- it has people
- it has liquid water (correct)
what makes planet earth habitable?
what makes planet earth habitable?
Why is earth called a terrestrial planet?
Why is earth called a terrestrial planet?
Which of the following best describes the surface of planet earth?
Which of the following best describes the surface of planet earth?
earth is said to be a unique planet. which answer verifies the statement?
earth is said to be a unique planet. which answer verifies the statement?
which is supported and sustained by planet
which is supported and sustained by planet
how many percent of water comprises the earth?
how many percent of water comprises the earth?
which factors are needed for organisms to live on earth?
which factors are needed for organisms to live on earth?
what characteristics does the earth have to maintain an organism's body to survive
what characteristics does the earth have to maintain an organism's body to survive
what makes earth similar to venus?
what makes earth similar to venus?
which statement about earth's energy in sustaining life is incorrect?
which statement about earth's energy in sustaining life is incorrect?
which distinct characteristics made Earth different from any other planet?
which distinct characteristics made Earth different from any other planet?
what does earth offer to human in order to sustain life?
what does earth offer to human in order to sustain life?
what makes the planet earth different from the other planets in the solar systems
what makes the planet earth different from the other planets in the solar systems
what makes planet earth a "house" for living organisms?
what makes planet earth a "house" for living organisms?
which is not true about earth when compared to mars?
which is not true about earth when compared to mars?
For many, earth is different from other planets. why do you think so?
For many, earth is different from other planets. why do you think so?
which statements best define planet earth?
which statements best define planet earth?
it was found out that earth's surface is covered in water. approximately, how many percent of water comprises earth?
it was found out that earth's surface is covered in water. approximately, how many percent of water comprises earth?
in order for an organism to survive, nutrients are needed. what are the nutrients that planet earth can offer for organism to exist?
in order for an organism to survive, nutrients are needed. what are the nutrients that planet earth can offer for organism to exist?
many studies have shown smililarities of earth and venus. what makes earth similar with venus
many studies have shown smililarities of earth and venus. what makes earth similar with venus
what makes human and other living organisms capable to live on earth?
what makes human and other living organisms capable to live on earth?
planet earth is considered uniquely different from other planets in the solar system. which among the given choices correctly answers the statement?
planet earth is considered uniquely different from other planets in the solar system. which among the given choices correctly answers the statement?
what is the reason why every living thing on earth has the chance of survival?
what is the reason why every living thing on earth has the chance of survival?
which of the following is not one of the four subsystems of the earth?
which of the following is not one of the four subsystems of the earth?
all of the waters, including subsurface and atmospheric water comprise the earth. which geological subsystem best label the statement?
all of the waters, including subsurface and atmospheric water comprise the earth. which geological subsystem best label the statement?
earth contains all living organism including those on land, and in the water and air. which subsystem best describe this statement?
earth contains all living organism including those on land, and in the water and air. which subsystem best describe this statement?
which subsystem suit this statement,"global ecological system interacting with each other"?
which subsystem suit this statement,"global ecological system interacting with each other"?
what subsystems will network with biosphere for photosysntesis to take place?
what subsystems will network with biosphere for photosysntesis to take place?
oxygen, water vapor, nitrogen, and other gases help organism to survive. which earth sphere contain these materials?
oxygen, water vapor, nitrogen, and other gases help organism to survive. which earth sphere contain these materials?
which term used to describe the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of the earth?
which term used to describe the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of the earth?
among the subsystems, which is composed of mixture of gases that sorrounds the earth?
among the subsystems, which is composed of mixture of gases that sorrounds the earth?
the atmosphere of the earth is composed of ___nitrogen and___oxygen and other gases.
the atmosphere of the earth is composed of ___nitrogen and___oxygen and other gases.
in what subsystems of the earth are the rocks and mineral found?
in what subsystems of the earth are the rocks and mineral found?
what part of the earth's sphere make up hydrosphere
what part of the earth's sphere make up hydrosphere
ozone plays an important part for organism to stay alive. to what sphere does ozone belong?
ozone plays an important part for organism to stay alive. to what sphere does ozone belong?
which answer best describes the role of the ozone layer?
which answer best describes the role of the ozone layer?
human actions greatly affect the earth itself. which of the following is an example of a human impact of the biosphere?
human actions greatly affect the earth itself. which of the following is an example of a human impact of the biosphere?
earth includes beach and grasses, forms of life in the sea, on land, and even in the air. which term best describes the statement?
earth includes beach and grasses, forms of life in the sea, on land, and even in the air. which term best describes the statement?
which systems of the earth is considered as the largest component of the earth?
which systems of the earth is considered as the largest component of the earth?
life is supported by oxygen and carbon dioxide. which subsystem will best describe this statement?
life is supported by oxygen and carbon dioxide. which subsystem will best describe this statement?
relationship between the complex communities of individual organism is seen in different systems of the earth. what do you call the unit in nature
relationship between the complex communities of individual organism is seen in different systems of the earth. what do you call the unit in nature
all of earth's cycles and spheres are interconnected. why is this so?
all of earth's cycles and spheres are interconnected. why is this so?
what is the example of connection between atmosphere and geosphere?
what is the example of connection between atmosphere and geosphere?
which among the choices is an example of a connection between atmosphere and hydrosphere
which among the choices is an example of a connection between atmosphere and hydrosphere
from the given choices, which is an example of connection between biosphere connecting to atmosphere?
from the given choices, which is an example of connection between biosphere connecting to atmosphere?
among the choices, which clearly gives an example of a connection between hydrosphere and geosphere?
among the choices, which clearly gives an example of a connection between hydrosphere and geosphere?
all living things, including the land and sea made up earth. which term best described the statement?
all living things, including the land and sea made up earth. which term best described the statement?
when nitrogen is returned to the soil when dead plants decompose is an interaction that occurs in what system?
when nitrogen is returned to the soil when dead plants decompose is an interaction that occurs in what system?
carbon dioxide dissolving from the air into the ocean is an interaction that occurs in which system?
carbon dioxide dissolving from the air into the ocean is an interaction that occurs in which system?
the atmosphere of the earth is composed of ___oxygen and ___ nitrogen and t other gases.
the atmosphere of the earth is composed of ___oxygen and ___ nitrogen and t other gases.
a thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of the earth is visible to which part of geosphere?
a thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of the earth is visible to which part of geosphere?
pyrite is a yellowish mineral that looks like gold and is commonly called fools gold. what is the property of mineral exhibited by pyrite wherein it reflects light and with a metallic look?
pyrite is a yellowish mineral that looks like gold and is commonly called fools gold. what is the property of mineral exhibited by pyrite wherein it reflects light and with a metallic look?
quarts can break other than along planes of cleavage. what property of minerals is shown in this situation?
quarts can break other than along planes of cleavage. what property of minerals is shown in this situation?
some minerals like mica has surfaces with planes of weak bonds in the crystals. thus, its crystals can be peeled like layers of onions. what is the property exhibited by mica?
some minerals like mica has surfaces with planes of weak bonds in the crystals. thus, its crystals can be peeled like layers of onions. what is the property exhibited by mica?
which property refers to the resistance of minerals to scratching?
which property refers to the resistance of minerals to scratching?
what are the building blocks of rocks and it is mostly found in the geosphere?
what are the building blocks of rocks and it is mostly found in the geosphere?
in its powdered form, the mineral hematite is reddish. which mineral property is best described?
in its powdered form, the mineral hematite is reddish. which mineral property is best described?
which is not property that can be used to identify a mineral?
which is not property that can be used to identify a mineral?
what is the property of minerals that reflects light on its surface?
what is the property of minerals that reflects light on its surface?
which refers to a naturally occuring, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure and chemical compaction?
which refers to a naturally occuring, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure and chemical compaction?
during the 1800's miners can identify real gold from pyrite through biting the surface of the mineral. if a bite mark is exhibited, then the said mineral is considered real gold. what property is tested in this scenario?
during the 1800's miners can identify real gold from pyrite through biting the surface of the mineral. if a bite mark is exhibited, then the said mineral is considered real gold. what property is tested in this scenario?
what is a carbonate mineral that occurs in a different crystal form and is less common than either calcite or dolomite?
what is a carbonate mineral that occurs in a different crystal form and is less common than either calcite or dolomite?
what constitutes the size, shape, and arrangement of mineral grains in a rock?
what constitutes the size, shape, and arrangement of mineral grains in a rock?
which of the following is not a characteristics of a mineral?
which of the following is not a characteristics of a mineral?
what refers to the tendency for a mineral to break along flat surfaces?
what refers to the tendency for a mineral to break along flat surfaces?
what is the solid form of a mineral produced by a repeating pattern of atoms?
what is the solid form of a mineral produced by a repeating pattern of atoms?
which is not a property that can be used to identify a mineral
which is not a property that can be used to identify a mineral
rocks vary in color, size, texture and shape. they are classified based on how they were formed. which of the following deals with the study of rocks?
rocks vary in color, size, texture and shape. they are classified based on how they were formed. which of the following deals with the study of rocks?
halite is made when a body of seawater becomes closed off and evaporates and salts precipitate out and is deposited as crystallized halite. what type of sedimentary rock is formed?
halite is made when a body of seawater becomes closed off and evaporates and salts precipitate out and is deposited as crystallized halite. what type of sedimentary rock is formed?
igneous rock is divided into two groups, extrusive and intrusive. extrusive igneous rocks formed when magma makes its way to its surface as lava and the cools forming rocks. which will be the characteristics of the crystls?
igneous rock is divided into two groups, extrusive and intrusive. extrusive igneous rocks formed when magma makes its way to its surface as lava and the cools forming rocks. which will be the characteristics of the crystls?
regional metamorphism occurs due to changes in pressure and temperature over a large region of of the crust. it may happen when rock is buried deep below the surface or where pieces of the earth's crust collides.
regional metamorphism occurs due to changes in pressure and temperature over a large region of of the crust. it may happen when rock is buried deep below the surface or where pieces of the earth's crust collides.
igneous and metamorphic rock can be buried and undergo tremendous heating and stress. what is the process of transformation of one rock type into another?
igneous and metamorphic rock can be buried and undergo tremendous heating and stress. what is the process of transformation of one rock type into another?
what type of rocks are formed from sediments over long period of time?
what type of rocks are formed from sediments over long period of time?
which type of rock is formed when heated and compressed over time?
which type of rock is formed when heated and compressed over time?
what is the natural process that causes one kind of rock change in another kind?
what is the natural process that causes one kind of rock change in another kind?
which rock type is formed from hardened magma beneath the earth's surface?
which rock type is formed from hardened magma beneath the earth's surface?
which of the following represents the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?
which of the following represents the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?
a student obtained a cup of quartz sand from a beach. a saltwater solution is poured into sand and is allowed to evaporate. afterwards, the mineral residue from salt water solution cemented the sand grains together. which of the following is most likely formed?
a student obtained a cup of quartz sand from a beach. a saltwater solution is poured into sand and is allowed to evaporate. afterwards, the mineral residue from salt water solution cemented the sand grains together. which of the following is most likely formed?
which of the following is true about rocks?
which of the following is true about rocks?
what is the type of rock formed form lava that cools quickly that results to finer grain and smaller size of crystals.
what is the type of rock formed form lava that cools quickly that results to finer grain and smaller size of crystals.
in which type of rock can fossils be found?
in which type of rock can fossils be found?
which type of rock is formed when heated and compressed over time
which type of rock is formed when heated and compressed over time
what is the process in which a plant grows into the base of a stone monument and creating a crack in it?
what is the process in which a plant grows into the base of a stone monument and creating a crack in it?
what is the type of chemical weathering that rapidly dissolves crystals of halite or rock salt to form a solution
what is the type of chemical weathering that rapidly dissolves crystals of halite or rock salt to form a solution
what type of weathering occurs when stalactiles and stalagmites on caves are formed?
what type of weathering occurs when stalactiles and stalagmites on caves are formed?
what chemical reaction is exhibited when water reacts with one mineral to form a new mineral like feldspar
what chemical reaction is exhibited when water reacts with one mineral to form a new mineral like feldspar
what chemical reaction causes rust to form?
what chemical reaction causes rust to form?
what factor causes the breakdown of rocks by friction and impact?
what factor causes the breakdown of rocks by friction and impact?
which of the following humanactivites may not result to the movement of sediments from one place to another?
which of the following humanactivites may not result to the movement of sediments from one place to another?
which is not an agent of erosion
which is not an agent of erosion
which of the following does not describe the advantage of wind barrier such as row of trees along the edge of field?
which of the following does not describe the advantage of wind barrier such as row of trees along the edge of field?
which process exhibits the breaking down of rocks on the earth's surface or cause changes in its composition?
which process exhibits the breaking down of rocks on the earth's surface or cause changes in its composition?
which of the following processes does not cause physical weathering
which of the following processes does not cause physical weathering
which of the following processes does not cause chemical weathering?
which of the following processes does not cause chemical weathering?
which of the following processes of chemical weathering occur in the formation of stalactiles and stalagmites?
which of the following processes of chemical weathering occur in the formation of stalactiles and stalagmites?
what statements is NOT correct about dissolution?
what statements is NOT correct about dissolution?
what is the composition of the soil?
what is the composition of the soil?
which of the following process does not alter the composition of material?
which of the following process does not alter the composition of material?
what type of weathering is exhibited when the rocks are fractured, cracked, and broken down into small pieces?
what type of weathering is exhibited when the rocks are fractured, cracked, and broken down into small pieces?
which of the following is an exaple of oxidation
which of the following is an exaple of oxidation
which activity does not facilitate erosion
which activity does not facilitate erosion
which diagram exhibits the most ideal arrangement for exogenic processes?
which diagram exhibits the most ideal arrangement for exogenic processes?
what term refers to the removal and tranport of weathered material form one place to another
what term refers to the removal and tranport of weathered material form one place to another
which is not an agent of erosion
which is not an agent of erosion
which of the following cannot be considered as a role of gravity in erosion?
which of the following cannot be considered as a role of gravity in erosion?
what term refers to the process wherein rocks breaks down into pieces
what term refers to the process wherein rocks breaks down into pieces
what process of chemical weathering is invloved when water reacts with one mineral to form a new material like feldspar into clay?
what process of chemical weathering is invloved when water reacts with one mineral to form a new material like feldspar into clay?
what type of mechanical weathering occurs when freezing of water and separated thawing of cracks of rocks
what type of mechanical weathering occurs when freezing of water and separated thawing of cracks of rocks
which of the following does not cause chemical changes in the composition of rocks?
which of the following does not cause chemical changes in the composition of rocks?
what chemical reaction takes place during rusting of iron
what chemical reaction takes place during rusting of iron
which of the following processes cannot be considered as exogenic?
which of the following processes cannot be considered as exogenic?
what is the process by which sediments settle down in a particular area?
what is the process by which sediments settle down in a particular area?
why does radioactive decay play a very important role in earth's internal heat?
why does radioactive decay play a very important role in earth's internal heat?
how does conduction in the surface of theearth affect the temperature of our atmosphere
how does conduction in the surface of theearth affect the temperature of our atmosphere
how does convection in Earth's mantle affects the formation of landmass like volcano and mountain?
how does convection in Earth's mantle affects the formation of landmass like volcano and mountain?
what is produced by radioactive decay of isotopes in the mantle and crust?
what is produced by radioactive decay of isotopes in the mantle and crust?
this refers to the heat left over from the formation of the earth?
this refers to the heat left over from the formation of the earth?
how much is the approximate terawatts in the flow of heat in the Earth's interior to its surface?41 terrawatts
how much is the approximate terawatts in the flow of heat in the Earth's interior to its surface?41 terrawatts
which of the following is the outermost layer of the earth?
which of the following is the outermost layer of the earth?
which of the following stores magma and located in a region just beneath the crust all the ways to the core?
which of the following stores magma and located in a region just beneath the crust all the ways to the core?
what heat transfer of fluid in the earth's interior results to the movement of rocky mantle up to the surface?
what heat transfer of fluid in the earth's interior results to the movement of rocky mantle up to the surface?
which of the following are boundaries between the three major layers of the earth?
which of the following are boundaries between the three major layers of the earth?
what refers to the shaking of the surface of earth resulting from a sudden release of energy caused by a convection current?
what refers to the shaking of the surface of earth resulting from a sudden release of energy caused by a convection current?
how does the mantle behave as a viscous fluid on a geological time scale?
how does the mantle behave as a viscous fluid on a geological time scale?
what kind of heat transfer occur mostly on earth's surface?
what kind of heat transfer occur mostly on earth's surface?
what kind of process by which heat energy is transmitted thorugh collisions between neighboring atoms or molecules?
what kind of process by which heat energy is transmitted thorugh collisions between neighboring atoms or molecules?
what are the two factors that affect conduction on earth's surface?
what are the two factors that affect conduction on earth's surface?
what process by which heat is directly trasmitted through a subtanced there is difference of temperature or between adjoining regions, without movement of the material?
what process by which heat is directly trasmitted through a subtanced there is difference of temperature or between adjoining regions, without movement of the material?
Which of the following is described as the process of heat exchange between the sunand earth that controls the temperatures of the latter?
Which of the following is described as the process of heat exchange between the sunand earth that controls the temperatures of the latter?
what is produced by the radioacctive deacy of isotopes in the mantle and crust?
what is produced by the radioacctive deacy of isotopes in the mantle and crust?
how does mantle behave as viscous fluid on a geological time scale?
how does mantle behave as viscous fluid on a geological time scale?
what terms should be used to describe a semi-liuid hot molten rock located beneath the earth?
what terms should be used to describe a semi-liuid hot molten rock located beneath the earth?
what do you call the semi-liquid hot molten rocks found on the surface of the earth once the volcano eupts?
what do you call the semi-liquid hot molten rocks found on the surface of the earth once the volcano eupts?
what process occurs if there are formation and movement of magma under the earth's crust?
what process occurs if there are formation and movement of magma under the earth's crust?
in what part of the earth does magmatism happen?
in what part of the earth does magmatism happen?
what are the two most abundant elements in magma
what are the two most abundant elements in magma
what will happen to the temperature of rocks during partial melting?
what will happen to the temperature of rocks during partial melting?
which of the following is not a factor of partial melting?
which of the following is not a factor of partial melting?
during partial melting, which of the following minerals melts first?
during partial melting, which of the following minerals melts first?
during partial melting, which of the following minerals melts first?
during partial melting, which of the following minerals melts first?
conduction in mantle happens when heat is transferred from hotter molten rocks to the earth's cold crust. what process is being described?
conduction in mantle happens when heat is transferred from hotter molten rocks to the earth's cold crust. what process is being described?
mantle rocks remains solid when exposed to high pressure. however, during convection these rocks tend to go upward (shallower level) and the pressure is reduced. what ptrocess is being described?
mantle rocks remains solid when exposed to high pressure. however, during convection these rocks tend to go upward (shallower level) and the pressure is reduced. what ptrocess is being described?
when water or carbon dioxide is added to hot rocks, the melting points of minerals within the rocks decrease. what process is being described?
when water or carbon dioxide is added to hot rocks, the melting points of minerals within the rocks decrease. what process is being described?
during partial melting of magma, where does heat transfer take place?
during partial melting of magma, where does heat transfer take place?
during partial melting of a magma, where does decompression melting take place?
during partial melting of a magma, where does decompression melting take place?
during partial melting of a magma, where does flux melting take place?
during partial melting of a magma, where does flux melting take place?
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