earth systems review

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What is the primary source of fresh water on Earth?

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Most of the fresh water is found in glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which two Earth systems interact when a deer drinks water from a creek?

Back

Biosphere and Hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a characteristic of systems in Earth science?

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Systems are not always small; they can vary in size.

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What is the definition of the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the gas surrounding Earth.

Front

Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere: rocks, water, or mushrooms?

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Mushrooms do not belong in the geosphere.

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What are the four main Earth systems?

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The four main Earth systems are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere?

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The hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere through processes like evaporation and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does the biosphere play in the Earth systems?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms and their interactions with the other Earth systems.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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How do human activities impact the Earth systems?

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Human activities can alter the balance and interactions between the Earth systems, such as pollution affecting the hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5