Earth's Spheres and Human Impact

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What are interactions?

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Actions by one thing that have an effect on another thing.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water in the air, oceans, rivers, lakes, ice caps, soil, rocks, and organisms of Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which sphere of the Earth contains all living organisms?

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Biosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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When living things breathe, they interact with which of Earth's spheres?

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Atmosphere.

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What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

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Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas.

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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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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

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How do human activities impact the hydrosphere?

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Pollution from factories and waste can contaminate water sources.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is an example of a human interaction with the geosphere?

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Mining for minerals and resources.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1