C892 GEOS 2103
Geology II Earth Systems
FA REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following Earth systems is
primarily responsible for weather patterns and climate?
a) Lithosphere
b) Hydrosphere
c) Atmosphere
d) Biosphere
Correct Answer: c) Atmosphere
Rationale: The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding
Earth, which is involved in the creation of weather patterns and
climate through the regulation of temperature and distribution of
solar radiation.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which water vapor changes into
liquid water is known as __________.
Correct Answer: Condensation
Rationale: Condensation is the process that occurs when water
vapor in the air cools down and changes back into liquid form,
contributing to the water cycle.
3. True/False: The Earth's inner core is liquid.
Correct Answer: False
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, Rationale: The Earth's inner core is actually solid, composed
primarily of iron and nickel, despite the extremely high
temperatures, due to the immense pressure at the core.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are components of the Earth's geosphere?
a) Mountains
b) Oceans
c) Forests
d) Soil
Correct Answers: a) Mountains, d) Soil
Rationale: The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth,
including mountains and soil, while oceans are part of the
hydrosphere and forests are part of the biosphere.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary driver of the rock cycle?
a) Solar energy
b) Earth's internal heat
c) Gravity
d) Human activity
Correct Answer: b) Earth's internal heat
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Geology II Earth Systems
FA REVIEW
©WGU 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following Earth systems is
primarily responsible for weather patterns and climate?
a) Lithosphere
b) Hydrosphere
c) Atmosphere
d) Biosphere
Correct Answer: c) Atmosphere
Rationale: The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding
Earth, which is involved in the creation of weather patterns and
climate through the regulation of temperature and distribution of
solar radiation.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which water vapor changes into
liquid water is known as __________.
Correct Answer: Condensation
Rationale: Condensation is the process that occurs when water
vapor in the air cools down and changes back into liquid form,
contributing to the water cycle.
3. True/False: The Earth's inner core is liquid.
Correct Answer: False
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, Rationale: The Earth's inner core is actually solid, composed
primarily of iron and nickel, despite the extremely high
temperatures, due to the immense pressure at the core.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are components of the Earth's geosphere?
a) Mountains
b) Oceans
c) Forests
d) Soil
Correct Answers: a) Mountains, d) Soil
Rationale: The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth,
including mountains and soil, while oceans are part of the
hydrosphere and forests are part of the biosphere.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary driver of the rock cycle?
a) Solar energy
b) Earth's internal heat
c) Gravity
d) Human activity
Correct Answer: b) Earth's internal heat
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