Earth's Spheres & Atmosphere

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What does the ozone layer protect us from?

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The ozone layer helps protect us from the UV radiation from the sun.

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What element influences heat in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide influences heat in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What two spheres are involved when water weathers rocks?

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The hydrosphere and geosphere are involved when water weathers rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What three spheres interact when a plant grows in a park?

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The biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact when a plant grows in a park.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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Weather occurs in the troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the geosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What role does carbon dioxide play in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide helps to trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

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