Elevate Science Topic 3 5th Grade Earth Systems

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What does it mean to distinguish one thing from another?

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To find a clear difference between them.

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What are plants and animals part of?

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The biosphere.

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How does the biosphere interact with the geosphere?

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By providing nutrients in the soil.

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What does the lithosphere contain?

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The crust and top of the mantle.

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How do human activities impact Earth's systems?

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Human activities impact Earth's systems in both positive and negative ways.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.