Unit 3: Earth's Interactive System Review

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What do maps help scientists understand?

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Maps help scientists gather information about how systems interact.

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What can happen when Earth's plates move?

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Mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanoes can occur.

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What is a likely consequence of lake water pollution?

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Animals in the lake will die.

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Which two Earth's systems interact when moving water changes landforms?

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Hydrosphere and Geosphere.

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How is acid rain formed?

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Gases, such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere includes all the solid land on Earth, such as mountains, valleys, and soil.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is an example of an interaction between the Biosphere and the Hydrosphere?

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Fish living in a lake depend on the water for survival.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.