W3 Benchmark I Review Questions

Question 1

The ozone layer is located in the…

Answer 1

Stratosphere

Question 2

What is the estimated temperature of Earth’s inner core?

Answer 2

4000C to 5000C

Question 3

The molten rock that is found in the upper mantle is

Answer 3

Magma

Question 4

_____ causes air to be denser near Earth’s surface.

Answer 4

Gravity

Question 5

Without the greenhouse effect, Earth’s atmosphere would be _____ to support life.

Answer 5

Too cold

Question 6

Which layer of the Earth includes all of the water on or near Earth’s surface?

Answer 6

Hydrosphere

Question 7

Where is most of the freshwater on Earth located?

Answer 7

In ice caps and glaciers

Question 8

What part of Earth encompasses all areas where organisms can obtain the energy they need?

Answer 8

Biosphere

Question 9

The organisms most likely to belong to the same species are

Answer 9

People at a football game

Question 10

The process of two species changing genetically in response to long-term interactions with

Answer 10

Coevolution