Question 1

What does it mean to describe Earth as a system?

Earth is made of unrelated parts

Earth’s components function independently

Earth’s components interact and influence one another

Earth only consists of living organisms

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth’s major spheres?

Atmosphere

Hydrosphere

Lithosphere

Technosphere

Question 3

What is the hydrosphere primarily made up of?

Air and gases

Rocks and soil

All forms of water

Living organisms

Question 4

How do Earth’s spheres interact?

They exchange energy and matter continuously

They do not interact

They remain separate at all times

Only the biosphere interacts with others

Question 5

What can happen when one Earth system is disrupted?

Nothing changes

Only that system is affected

The Earth stops functioning

Other systems may also be affected

Earth Systems: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere & Biosphere - Lesson Assessment