Earth's Spheres & Atmosphere

Front

What part of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located in?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the process called when the surface of the Earth heats the air it contacts?

Back

Conduction

Front

Which element in the atmosphere influences heat?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Front

What two spheres are involved when water weathers rocks?

Back

Hydrosphere and geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Plants and soil are examples of which two spheres?

Back

Biosphere and geosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids called?

Back

Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the water component of the Earth?

Back

Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Which sphere includes all living organisms?

Back

Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the jet stream?

Back

Stratosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6