Amplify Science The Earth System Chapter 1

Amplify Science The Earth System Chapter 1

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS2-5

+6

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth System?

Back

The Earth System is made up of all the living and non-living things on Earth, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is freshwater?

Back

Freshwater is water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a glacier?

Back

A glacier is a large mass of ice that forms from compacted snow and moves slowly over land.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a drought?

Back

A drought is a long period of time with significantly less rainfall than normal, leading to water shortages.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reservoir?

Back

A reservoir is a storage space for water, which can be natural (like a lake) or artificial (like a dam).

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

Back

Surface water is found in lakes, rivers, and streams, while groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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