Earth Systems

Which of the Earth's systems contains mountains?

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In which of these locations is the greatest amount of fresh water stored?

• lakes

• oceans

• glaciers

• atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Water moves back and forth between Earth's surface and the air. How does liquid water move from the air to the ground?

• boiling

• evaporation

• melting

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The ocean is part of which of Earth's systems?

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Choose the component below that is part of the Geosphere

• rock

• water

• oxygen

• plants

Scientists know that Earth's continents have changed position throughout history. This means that the shape of the continents' shores have changed as well. This is an example of which two Earth systems interacting?

• biosphere and geosphere

• biosphere and atmosphere

• geosphere and atmosphere

• geosphere and hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

All of the following belong to the hydrosphere except...

• wind

• streams

• oceans

• glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

All of the following are found in the Biosphere except...

• Deer
• Trees
• Soil
• Tigers

When a deer drinks water from a creek, which 2 earth systems are interacting?

• Atmosphere Biosphere
• Lithosphere Geosphere
• Biosphere Geosphere
• Biosphere Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The Geosphere is...

• All liquid water on Earth

• A 100km thick layer of gases

• frozen water on earth

• Earths entire solid body