8ES2.1 Grade Recovery

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What term describes all of the structures shown in a river basin diagram?

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River basin.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Where does all water on Earth eventually flow?

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All water on Earth eventually flows to the oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a polar molecule?

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A polar molecule is a molecule in which opposite ends have opposite electric charges.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What property of water helps to moderate Earth's temperature?

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Specific heat capacity.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is cohesion in terms of water?

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Cohesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to itself, leading to surface tension.

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What is adhesion in terms of water?

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Adhesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to other substances.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What is a coastal plain?

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A coastal plain is a flat, low-lying area of land next to the ocean.

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What is a swamp?

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A swamp is a wetland that is dominated by trees.