The study of the Earth’s crust layers, minerals, and soils

Question

(1 point)
Responses
endemic
endemic
adaptation
adaptation
geology
geology
oceanography

Answer 1

The correct response is geology. Geology is the study of the Earth's crust layers, minerals, and soils.

Answer 2

A(n) ________________ species of organism is unique to a specific environment, and not found in other areas.
(1 point)
Responses
endemic
endemic
adapted
adapted
abiotic
abiotic
biotic

Answer 3

The correct response is endemic. An endemic species is unique to a specific environment and not found in other areas.

Answer 4

The protective layer of special oxygen molecules in the upper stratosphere that screens out much of the harmful radiation from the sun
(1 point)
Responses
atmosphere
atmosphere
outer space
outer space
ozone
ozone
biosphere

Answer 5

The correct response is ozone. The ozone layer in the upper stratosphere protects the Earth by filtering out much of the harmful radiation from the sun.

Answer 6

The process of cleaning up an environment by using live organisms
(1 point)
Responses
erosion
erosion
bioremediation
bioremediation
eradication
eradication
biodiversity
biodiversity

Answer 7

The correct response is bioremediation. This process involves using live organisms to clean up contaminated environments.

Answer 8

The process of breaking down rock and soil layers with the action of water
(1 point)
Responses
erosion
erosion
bioremediation
bioremediation
the water cycle
the water cycle
percolation

Answer 9

The correct response is erosion. Erosion is the process of breaking down and transporting rock and soil layers, primarily through the action of water.

Answer 10

The variety of organisms able to adapt to various environments on Earth
(1 point)
Responses
bioremediation
bioremediation
species
species
biodiversity
biodiversity
collection

Answer 11

The correct response is biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variety of organisms that are able to adapt to various environments on Earth.