Earth's Spheres Practice

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the biosphere?

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Oxygen is not part of the biosphere; it is a gas that supports life but is not a living organism.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere is a subsystem of the hydrosphere that includes all frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers, snow, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What can be found in the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes minerals, rocks, and soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Which human action can positively impact all of Earth's spheres?

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Recycling plastic can positively impact the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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How do strong winds affect sand dunes?

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Strong winds can change the shape of sand dunes by blowing sand to other locations, affecting the geosphere and atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

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The four main spheres of Earth are the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does the atmosphere play in Earth's systems?

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The atmosphere provides air for living organisms, regulates temperature, and protects Earth from harmful solar radiation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the geosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1