Earth's Spheres

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What is the body of air surrounding our planet called?

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Atmosphere

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What are the remains of dead plants and animals that can form coal and oil over time?

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Interactions between the Geosphere and Biosphere.

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What is composed of all the water on or near the Earth?

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Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does air temperature impact lakes and streams?

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It affects the evaporation of water, indicating interactions between the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is an example of how Earth's hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere?

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The ocean affecting air temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the Geosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.