Earth's Spheres

Front

What is the body of air surrounding our planet called?

Back

Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

Which two spheres interact when volcanoes erupt and spread dust and ash particles through the air?

Back

Geosphere and atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What are oceans, rivers, lakes, and moisture in the air collectively known as?

Back

Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What three parts of the Earth system interact when Florida’s orange trees grow?

Back

Biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is composed of all the water on or near the Earth?

Back

Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil, called?

Back

Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

Which sphere includes all living organisms on Earth?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the term for the frozen water part of the Earth system?

Back

Cryosphere

Front

How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact during a rainstorm?

Back

Water vapor in the atmosphere condenses and falls as rain, affecting both spheres.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What role does the geosphere play in the water cycle?

Back

It provides the landforms where water collects and flows.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4