Earth's Systems Interactions

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What is the solid part of the Earth called?

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geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What process is caused by substances like carbon dioxide and oxygen that leads to the breakdown of rocks?

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chemical weathering

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What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

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mechanical weathering

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all the water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes?

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hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down by physical forces such as wind and water?

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mechanical weathering

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What is the term for the movement of water through the Earth's spheres?

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water cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which sphere includes all living organisms on Earth?

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biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the term for the interaction between the geosphere and the atmosphere?

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weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the process by which rocks undergo changes in their mineral composition due to chemical reactions?

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chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2