Question

true or false
in the space provided, write \true\ if the sentence is true. write \false\ if the sentence

1. the lithosphere is found only under the oceans.

1. the lithosphere is a mixture of gases.

1. soil is part of the lithosphere.

1. oxygen is part of the atmosphere.

1. living things need carbon dioxide and oxygen.

1. the air you breathe is part of the hydrosphere.

1. earth has the right conditions for life.

1. the hydrosphere is made up of a mixture of gases.

1. all rivers and lakes contain salt water.

1. the ground you walk on is part of the lithosphere.

reaching out
a prefix is a word part that is placed at the beginning of some words. two p
used in this lesson, \litho-\ and \hydro.\ use a dictionary to find the meaning
prefixes. write the meanings of these prefixes below. then, using the dictionary
additional words that contain each prefix. write these words and their meanin

\litho-\

\hydro-\

Explanation:

TRUE OR FALSE Answers:

1. Brief Explanations: The lithosphere includes the crust (both continental and oceanic), so it's not only under oceans.

**: From Greek, “litho-” means “stone” or “rock”.
Example Words & Meanings:

• Lithology: The study of the physical characteristics of rocks.
• Lithograph: A print made from a stone (or metal) plate.

• “hydro-”

**: From Greek, “hydro-” means “water”.
Example Words & Meanings:

• Hydrology: The study of water (distribution, movement, etc. on Earth).
• Hydroelectric: Relating to electricity generated by water power (e.g., dams).

Answer:

**: false

1. Brief Explanations: The lithosphere is solid (rock, soil, etc.), not a gas mixture.