This area includes all oceans, seas, lakes, swamps, rivers, and water areas of the Earth.
A.) Thermosphere
B.) Hydrosphere
C.) Atmosphere
D.) Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Environmental Science Midterm - 9th grade
First several words from the first 10 questions included for verification. Didn't have time for all 35 questions - but all 35 answers are included. Hopefully this is helpful.
1. Question: Which of these is a natural factor that affects the environment?
Answer: Oxygen
2. Question: Weather is an important environmental factor that...
Answer: Burning of fossil fuels
3. Question: Which of these is an example of how an abiotic factor...
Answer: An increase in rainfall leads to an increase in frog population.
4. Question: The science team uses information to suggest the main...
Answer: Make a prediction
5. Question: This step includes recording data, taking photos and...
Answer: Observe the problem
6. Question: This is a critical part of the process that verifies that...
Answer: Test the hypothesis
7. Question: The scientists analyze the data gathered from the...
Answer: Make a conclusion
8. Question: A scientist that studies the climate and weather...
Answer: Meteorologist
9. Question: A scientist who studies the variety of animals in...
Answer: Zoologist
10. Question: A scientist who studies the processes of the Earth's...
Answer: Geologist
11. Microbiologist
12. Entomologist
13. Chemist
14. Botanist
15. Ecologist
16. Adaptation
17. Oceanography
18. Geology
19. Endemic
20. Ozone
21. Bioremediation
22. Erosion
23. Biodiversity
24. Abiotic
25. Percolation
26. Species
27. Biosphere
28. Hydrosphere
29. Atmosphere
30. Cell
31. Tissue
32. Biome
33. Population
34. Condensation
35. Precipitation
The correct answer is B) Hydrosphere.
To determine the correct answer, we can break down the question and understand the terms mentioned. The question is asking about an area that encompasses various bodies of water on Earth.
First, let's analyze the given options:
A) Thermosphere: The thermosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is located above the mesosphere. It consists of highly ionized gases and is not related to the Earth's bodies of water. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.
B) Hydrosphere: The hydrosphere refers to all the water on Earth, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and any other bodies of water. This option matches the description given in the question and aligns with our understanding of the term. Hence, it is the correct answer.
C) Atmosphere: The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. It consists of the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. Although bodies of water interact with the atmosphere through evaporation, the term "atmosphere" does not encompass all water areas mentioned in the question. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.
D) Biosphere: The biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth and the areas where they exist. While water plays a crucial role in supporting life, the biosphere is not solely composed of water areas. Thus, we can eliminate this option.
In conclusion, the correct answer is B) Hydrosphere, which includes all oceans, seas, lakes, swamps, rivers, and water areas of the Earth.