Earth Systems Review

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What is the process called when water on Earth's surface heats up and turns into water vapor?

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Evaporation

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True or False: Humans are the only animals that change the biosphere.

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False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which earth system contains all of the planet's rocks and minerals?

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The geosphere

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What does ozone in the atmosphere do?

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Filters out some of the sun's harmful rays.

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True or False: Even though it is made up of all living organisms, the biosphere has the least amount of matter.

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True

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth that supports life, including all living organisms.

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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

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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