Earth Spheres

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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It comes from the Greek word for 'life'.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer that protects the Earth from direct rays of the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the geosphere?

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The non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What spheres interact when an animal or human breathes air?

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The atmosphere and the biosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What does the geosphere contain?

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All land, including soil, rocks, and minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the biosphere?

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The sphere that includes all living organisms on Earth.

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What is the relationship between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?

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The atmosphere contains gases that interact with the water in the hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How do the geosphere and biosphere interact?

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Plants grow in the soil of the geosphere, which is part of the biosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of the atmosphere in weather?

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It contains the air and gases that influence weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6