Mr. W's Earth Spheres Unit Flashcard Review
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the geosphere?
Back
The geosphere is the part of the Earth's system that contains rocks and soil.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the cryosphere?
Back
The cryosphere is the part of the Earth's system that contains frozen water.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the mesosphere?
Back
The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up before hitting Earth's surface.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greenhouse effect?
Back
The greenhouse effect is the process where the Earth is warmed by some of the gases trapping heat in the atmosphere.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens if the polar ice caps melt?
Back
If the polar ice caps melt, there would be an increased risk of coastal flooding.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main layers of the atmosphere?
Back
The main layers of the atmosphere are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the biosphere?
Back
The biosphere is the part of the Earth's system that contains all living organisms.
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