Earth's Spheres

Earth's Spheres

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS2-6

+5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet. It includes oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the geosphere?

Back

The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the Earth's interior.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which is essential for life as it contains oxygen and protects us from harmful solar radiation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the biosphere?

Back

The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where all living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, exist.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the cryosphere?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the hydrosphere interact with the geosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere interacts with the geosphere through processes like erosion, where water shapes the land by wearing away rocks and soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

Back

The atmosphere is crucial for weather patterns as it contains the air and moisture that influence temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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