Ch. 1 - The Earth System

Which is NOT part of the Earth's hydrosphere?

• Ocean Water

• Lakes

• Plants

• Water Vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which form of heat transfer happens when you burn your hand on a hot pan?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

Which of Earth’s spheres is made up of plants and animals?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which part of the Earth's interior is made mostly of nickel and iron and has solid and liquid parts?

• The Crust

• The Mantle

• The Core

Convection currents (movement) in Earth's outer core creates...

• Gravity

• The Magnetic Field

• Solar Radiation

• The Ozone Layer

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

How does pressure / temperature change as you move deeper into the Earth?

• They both increase

• They both decrease

• Temperature increases; Pressure decreases

• Temperature decreases; Pressure increases

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

An object has a mass of 10 g and a volume of 5 cm³. What is its density?

• 50 g/cm³

• 0.5 g/cm³

• 2 g/cm³

What is the top, rigid “rocky” layer of the upper mantle called?

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Geosphere

• Mesosphere

Which layer of the Earth is made of HOT, solid rock?

• The Crust

• The Mantle

• The Core

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere

• Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere

• Crust, Mantle, Core