Lesson 1 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the four main systems of Earth’s surface?
The four main systems are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
True or False: The geosphere includes all the water on Earth.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.
atmosphere
What is the primary component of the geosphere?
Rocks and soil.
Multiple Choice: Which system includes all living things?
Biosphere
What is the definition of hydrosphere?
The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.
True or False: The atmosphere is essential for weather patterns.
True
What process describes the movement of water through the hydrosphere?
The water cycle.
Fill in the blank: The _____ includes the Earth’s crust and the upper mantle.
geosphere
What do we call the layer of Earth where life exists?
The biosphere.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
Atmosphere
What is one way that the geosphere affects the biosphere?
It provides nutrients and habitat for living organisms.
True or False: The biosphere can survive without the geosphere.
False
What is the main source of energy for the Earth’s atmosphere?
The Sun.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for the Earth’s climate.
atmosphere
Multiple Choice: Which system interacts with the geosphere during erosion?
Hydrosphere
What is the term for the process where rocks are broken down by weathering?
Erosion.
True or False: The hydrosphere is only made up of liquid water.
False
What role does the biosphere play in the carbon cycle?
It absorbs carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
Fill in the blank: The _____ can impact the atmosphere through volcanic eruptions.
geosphere
What process describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?
The water cycle.
Multiple Choice: Which layer of the Earth is solid and made up of rock?
Geosphere
True or False: The atmosphere contains oxygen that is essential for most life forms.
True
What is one way that living organisms affect the geosphere?
Through decomposition, they enrich the soil.
