ESS 1.2 Earth's Systems

Open Ended

Why is it important to study Earth's subsystems and their interactions?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the geosphere?

• All solid and liquid rock on Earth, from the surface to the core

• The layer of gases and particles that surrounds the planet

• All living things on Earth

• The frozen portion of the hydrosphere

Multiple Choice

Which spheres of Earth are directly involved in the water cycle?

• Geosphere and Biosphere

• Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere and Anthroposphere

• Lithosphere and Atmosphere

Open Ended

How do the atmosphere and hydrosphere interact to influence weather patterns on Earth?

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between the cryosphere and the hydrosphere?

• The cryosphere includes all living things, while the hydrosphere does not.

• The cryosphere is the frozen portion of the hydrosphere, while the hydrosphere includes all forms of water.

• The hydrosphere is made of gases, while the cryosphere is made of solids.

• The cryosphere is only found underground, while the hydrosphere is on the surface.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes topography?

• The amount of water in an area

• The variety of organisms in an area

• The size and shapes of Earth's surface features

• The gases surrounding Earth

Open Ended

Explain how human activities in the anthroposphere can impact other spheres of Earth.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason scientists use models such as graphs, maps, or animations?

• To simplify complex data

• To make data more confusing

• To hide information

• To replace real-world observations

Open Ended

How do you think understanding the vocabulary related to Earth's systems can help you in learning about Earth's subsystems and their interactions?

Open Ended

Explain how using map layers can help scientists analyze overlapping systems. Give an example based on the information provided.

Multiple Select

Select all that are considered Earth's major systems.

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about Earth's subsystems and their interactions after this lesson?

Multiple Choice

Which of Earth's major systems is directly responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the Sun?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Open Ended

Describe an example of how two or more of Earth's systems interact with each other.

Open Ended

Explain how the ozone layer protects life on Earth and describe what caused the major ozone hole over Antarctica.