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1
Oceans cover about 90% of the Earth.
True
False
2
What "sphere" protects us from the Sun's cosmic rays and radiation?
hydrosphere
magnetosphere
biosphere
cyrosphere
3
The force of gravity between two objects depends on the objects __________ .
mass and distance
gravity
volume
volume and mass
4
Which layer best represents the mantle?
A
D
C
B
5
Which statement is NOT true about Earth's magnetic field?
its strength has remained the same throughout history
it has reversed directions many time in Earth's past
it originates in the Earth's core
It protects Earth from the Sun's harmful rays and particles
6
The central part of the Earth is the ___________.
mantle
crust
lithosphere
core
7
Most of the Earth's water is salt water.
False
True
8
The crust and the rigid part of Earth's mantle together make up the ____________.
core
lithosphere
mantle
asthenosphere
9
Glaciers are part of the Earth's ______________.
mantle
outer core
atmosphere
cryosphere
10
Which of the following would best describe a mountain?
high elevation, high relief
high elevation, low relief
low elevation, low relief
low elevation, high relief
11
Which mountain range is older in the United States?
Appalachian Mountains
Andes Mountains
Mount Rushmore
Rocky Mountains
12
Which helped the newly formed Earth become a sphere in shape?
gravity
heat
the magnetic field
density
13
What term describes the height above the Earth's surface?
elevation
relief
topography
landform
14
The different layers formed on Earth are due to the differences in _______ of the materials.
the density
the climate
the mass
the volume
15
Which on of the Earth's systems makes up the gases that surround the Earth?
hydrosphere
geosphere
cryosphere
atmosphere
16
The thickest of all the Earth's layers is the ____________.
inner core
outer core
crust
mantle
17
Where are the longest mountain ranges located?
the western United States and Mexico
on the continental crust
near centers of the ocean
lower parts of Antarctica
18
Which of the Earth's systems makes up the living organisms found on Earth?
geosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
biosphere
19
The inner core is completely __________________.
liquid
solid
neither liquid or solid
both liquid and solid
20
Which is an example of a landform with a low relief and a high elevation?
Appalachian Mountains
Interior Plains
Ozark Plateau
Atlantic Coastal Plains
21
What term is used to describe the differences in elevation?
elevation
plateau
relief
topography
22
Which on of the Earth's systems makes up the Earth's solid body?
biosphere
geosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
23
Which of the following are landforms on the Earth?
mesas
all of the above
canyons
plains
24
The water in the Earth's oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, etc. make up the ____________.
biosphere
hydrosphere
cryosphere
atmosphere
25
What is the most common landform on the planet?
plains
icebergs
mountains
plateaus
