45 Questions
What is the biosphere?
The sphere of life, encompassing all living organisms on Earth.
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
70%
What is the hydrosphere?
The sphere of water, including all of Earth's water bodies.
What is an example of the atmosphere?
Clouds
What is the lithosphere?
The sphere of land, including Earth's crust and upper mantle.
Where is most life on Earth found?
Within 3 meters below the surface to 30 meters above it
What are the four interconnected spheres of the Earth?
Lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the lithosphere composed of?
Earth's crust and the upper part of the mantle
What is an example of the interaction between the atmosphere and the biosphere?
Trees providing oxygen to the atmosphere
What can happen when the balance between the spheres is disrupted?
The Earth's system is affected negatively
What is an example of human activity that involves the lithosphere?
Harvesting crops using machinery made from materials from the lithosphere
What is a consequence of pollution in the atmosphere?
The availability of carbon dioxide for trees is affected
What is the importance of understanding the interactions between the spheres?
All of the above
What is an example of the atmosphere?
The top of Earth's atmosphere
Which of the following is NOT an example of the lithosphere?
Oceans
What is the primary characteristic that defines the biosphere?
It includes all living organisms on Earth
What is a common feature of the biosphere and hydrosphere?
Both support life on Earth
Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?
Cloud formation
What is a consequence of the interaction between the spheres?
The sustaining of life on Earth
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?
It is solid in form
Why is understanding the interactions between the spheres important?
To appreciate the complexity of the Earth system
What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the region of the Earth's system that includes mountains, rocks, and soil?
Lithosphere
What is the result of a disruption in the balance between the Earth's spheres?
A disruption in the entire Earth system
What is an example of a natural event that can disrupt the balance of the Earth's system?
Floods
What is the reason why humans need to understand the interactions between the Earth's spheres?
To ensure the Earth remains habitable
What is an example of a resource that is obtained from the lithosphere?
Minerals
What is the result of a shortage of water in the hydrosphere?
A hindrance to plant growth
What is the role of trees in the biosphere?
To provide oxygen and food
What is the primary characteristic of the atmosphere that affects its density?
Proximity to the Earth's surface
Which of the following is an example of a resource that is not obtained from the lithosphere?
Carbon dioxide
What is the primary consequence of a disruption in the balance between the Earth's spheres?
Impacts on the entire Earth system
Which of the following is an example of a human activity that does not involve the lithosphere?
Breathing
What is the primary reason why understanding the interactions between the spheres is crucial?
To maintain life and the environment
Which of the following is an example of a natural event that does not disrupt the balance of the Earth's system?
Photosynthesis
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the biosphere from the other spheres?
It is the sphere that is capable of supporting life.
What is the primary role of trees in the interaction between the spheres?
To perform photosynthesis using resources from multiple spheres
What is the primary consequence of a shortage of water in the hydrosphere?
Impacts on plant growth and development
Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the lithosphere and the hydrosphere?
Formation of oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges.
What is the consequence of a shortage of water in the hydrosphere?
A disruption to the food chain and ecosystem balance.
Which of the following is an example of a human activity that involves the atmosphere and the biosphere?
Deforestation and land use changes.
What is the result of a disruption in the balance between the Earth's spheres?
A change in the Earth's climate and ecosystem.
Which of the following is an example of a natural event that can disrupt the balance of the Earth's system?
All of the above.
What is the reason why humans need to understand the interactions between the Earth's spheres?
To mitigate the impact of human activities on the environment.
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