Earth's Systems Quiz

Quiz on Earth's vital systems: lithosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.

Earth's Systems Matching Match the term with the correct description lithosphere Solid part of Earth made up of rocks, minerals, and other elements, not including the oceans. biosphere part of the planet where living things can be found - from upper atmosphere to the bottom of the oceans cryosphere includes all of the Earth's frozen water including glaciers, permafrost, and sea ice atmosphere this layer of gases that surrounds our planet - allows for varied climates, or long-termed weather conditions Hydrosphere includes all of the water on Earth - from oceans to lake to underground water