Earth Spheres and Atmosphere Layers Review

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What is the Earth system?

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A complex group of interacting parts and processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What do meteorologists study?

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Weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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In which layer of the atmosphere is the ionosphere found?

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Thermosphere.

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Where does the Aurora Borealis occur?

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In the thermosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The Earth System Sphere that includes all water bodies, such as rivers and lakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the troposphere?

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The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the stratosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, containing the ozone layer.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the biosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1