Earth Science Basics Quiz
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What is the realm of the earth containing the water of the earth?

  • Atmosphere
  • Ecosystem
  • Hydrosphere (correct)
  • Lithosphere

Which ocean is known as the busiest ocean in terms of passenger and cargo traffic?

  • Atlantic Ocean (correct)
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean

What is the degree of hotness or coldness of the air surrounding us called?

  • Humidity
  • Air Pressure
  • Ecosystem
  • Air Temperature (correct)

What does the biosphere represent?

<p>The narrow contact zone between the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a large area of continuous land rising above sea level known as?

<p>Continent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does carbon dioxide play in the atmosphere?

<p>Helping plants to produce food in the presence of sunlight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of atmosphere affect temperature on Earth?

<p>It maintains temperature fairly even on Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ozone in the atmosphere?

<p>Protecting from harmful ultraviolet rays (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of deforestation mentioned in the text?

<p>Reduction of ground water level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are natural resources being affected by the rapidly growing population?

<p>They are being used up at an increasing rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of nitrogen in the context of the text?

<p>Facilitates the process of photosynthesis in plants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does deforestation impact the environment according to the text?

<p>Results in soil erosion and reduction of groundwater level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an increase in air temperature as mentioned in the text?

<p>Melting of glaciers and rise in sea level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ozone contribute to environmental protection?

<p>Protects from harmful ultraviolet rays (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does carbon dioxide benefit plants in the atmosphere?

<p>Facilitates photosynthesis in plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the realm of the earth containing the water of the earth?

<p>Hydrosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ocean is known as the busiest ocean in terms of passenger and cargo traffic?

<p>Atlantic Ocean (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the biosphere represent?

<p>The narrow contact zone between lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of hotness or coldness of the air surrounding us called?

<p>Air Temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a large area of continuous land rising above sea level known as?

<p>Continent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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