1) The lithosphere is... a) rivers, lakes and oceans b) the layer of Earth that is made of rocks, soils, and minerals c) the oxygen we breath d) plants and animals 2) The hydrosphere is... a) All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes and ground water b) rocks and soil c) oxygen and carbon dioxide d) where elephants live 3) The atmosphere is... a) carbon monoxide b) also called the geosphere c) all the water vapour in the clouds d) a layer of gases surrounding the planet, essential for life 4) The biosphere is... a) includes elephants, whales, and trees b) all living things, including plants and animals c) from the deepest parts of the ocean to the highest mountains d) all of the above 5) The equator receives the most direct sunlight on Earth a) True b) False 6) Why is water essential for most living things on Earth? a) It helps regulate the body temperature in animals b) It provides a habitat (home) for many organisms c) It is a key ingredient in photosynthesis for plants d) All of the above 7) Which of the following is NOT a natural resource? a) Water b) Plastic 8) How do humans use the sun? a) the sun helps plants and animals grow and provides warmth b) to hang out on the beach c) to power cars 9) Recycling helps save resources a) False b) True 10) Who helps Parks Canada protect Canada's natural and cultural heritage? a) people that love the environment b) The Avengers c) scientists d) Governments, conservation groups, and Indigenous peoples 11) What kinds of places does Parks Canada protect? a) malls and stores b) playgrounds c) National Parks and Historic Sites d) mountains, forests and oceans 12) What sphere includes the oceans, freshwater lakes and rivers, underground water, and even the water vapour in the atmosphere. a) biosphere b) atmosphere c) hydrosphere d) lithosphere 13) First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples believe the Earth's spheres are a) interconnected b) separate c) silly d) super cool 14) Sunlight is most direct at the a) north pole b) equator c) south pole d) under a heat lamp 15) The ______ supports photosynthesis in plants, which produces oxygen and food a) decomposers b) sun c) flower d) fertilizer 16) Why is it important to only take what you need from the environment? a) to protect natural resources b) to make sure everyone has enough to survive c) respect for all living things d) all of the above 17) Recycling is an example of a personal action the helps conserve natural resources a) True b) False 18) What is an example of a natural resource a) trees b) minerals c) water d) all of the above

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