Earth's Origins and Structure

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Which of the following subsystems is NOT a major category of Earth's system?

  • Air
  • Living things (correct)
  • Water
  • Land

Which term is used to describe the non-living things in Earth's system?

  • Hydrosphere
  • Biophysical elements
  • Lithosphere (correct)
  • Biosphere

What is the accepted age of the universe?

  • 10 billion years
  • 15 billion years (correct)
  • 25 billion years
  • 20 billion years

What are the four major subsystems of Earth's system primarily grouped into?

<p>Biological and physical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'atmo' in 'atmosphere' stand for?

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

Which factor is NOT one of the five factors of soil formation?

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

What is the main source of material for soil formation?

<p>Weathered rock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the base status of the parent material affect soil pH?

<p>Low base status produces acid soil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does waterlogging in low-lying poorly-drained areas cause in the soil?

<p>Localized reduced zones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does climate affect soil formation?

<p>It affects the rate and extent of leaching of bases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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