5 Questions
Earth is a system composed of four main components or spheres: the ______ > solid earth hydrosphere > water atmosphere > air and biosphere > life Each of these spheres interact with each other influencing Earth's climate, landforms and life forms.
geosphere
The geosphere is all the solid matter that makes up our planet extending from the Earth's surface down to its ______.
core
Certainly, the earth is composed of countless combinations of ______.
elements
Regardless of what ______ are involved, two major factors—temperature and pressure—are responsible for creating three distinct chemical layers: the crust, the mantle and the core.
elements
The Earth can also be broken down into five distinct ______ layers based on how each layer responds to stress.
physical
Test your knowledge of Earth's spheres and their interactions with this quiz! Learn about the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere and how they shape our planet's climate, landforms, and life forms. Explore the different layers of the geosphere and understand the importance of each component in Earth's system.
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