Earth's Spheres

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is composed of all the water on or near the Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the geosphere?

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An example of this interaction is when waves hit rocks, causing erosion and shaping the land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which of the following does NOT belong in the biosphere: coral, grass, starfish, clouds?

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Clouds do not belong in the biosphere as they are part of the atmosphere.

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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 sand at the beach.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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When a plant takes carbon dioxide from the air, which two spheres are interacting?

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The biosphere and atmosphere are interacting.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the atmosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What role does the biosphere play in Earth's systems?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How do the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact?

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They interact through processes like evaporation and precipitation, affecting weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an example of the geosphere interacting with the biosphere?

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An example is plants growing in soil, which is part of the geosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of the water cycle in the hydrosphere?

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The water cycle is crucial for distributing water across the Earth, supporting life and ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4