Earth's Spheres & Atmosphere

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What are the three spheres interacting when a plant grows in a park?

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biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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In which sphere does fog occur?

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atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What two spheres are involved when water weathers rocks?

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hydrosphere and geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which gas is the most abundant in the atmosphere?

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nitrogen

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What type of heat transfer is energy being lost from Earth into space?

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radiation

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What is the geosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers and ice caps.