Biosphere (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is the biosphere?
What is the biosphere?
The part of Earth where all life exists
What do scientists call the biosphere?
What do scientists call the biosphere?
The global ecosystem
How many interconnected spheres make up Earth's systems?
How many interconnected spheres make up Earth's systems?
Four
What percentage of Earth's surface does the hydrosphere cover?
What percentage of Earth's surface does the hydrosphere cover?
71%
What is the lithosphere?
What is the lithosphere?
Earth's outermost solid layer
What does the atmosphere protect us from?
What does the atmosphere protect us from?
Harmful ultraviolet radiation
Where is the pedosphere located?
Where is the pedosphere located?
Upper layer of the lithosphere
How do Earth's four spheres relate to each other?
How do Earth's four spheres relate to each other?
They constantly interact and influence
Which is part of the hydrosphere?
Which is part of the hydrosphere?
Glaciers and water vapour
What atmospheric effect does deforestation cause?
What atmospheric effect does deforestation cause?
Increased carbon dioxide levels