Earths Atmosphere

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What is the main source of oxygen that animals need to breathe?

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Plants and certain organisms that perform photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What are the four parts scientists divide the Earth system into?

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Land, water, living things, air.

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

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What are the spheres of the Earth system?

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The atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.

Front

Which group of things is part of the biosphere?

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Trees, cells, elephants, algae, mosses, lizards, sharks.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the term for the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?

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Weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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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-ESS2-1

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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-LS2-4

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What process do plants use to produce oxygen?

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Photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6