Earth's Systems

A group of parts that works together as a whole.

• energy

• feedback

• system

• elevation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The thin envelope of gases that form Earth’s outermost layer.

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Includes the solid metal inner core, the liquid metal outer core, and the rocky mantle and crust.

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Includes all of Earth’s water.

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The parts of Earth that contain all living organisms.

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

The frozen component of the hydrosphere. 

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• cryosphere

The shape of the land.

• energy

• feedback

• system

• topography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Features such as coastlines, dunes, and mountains.

• landforms

• feedback

• system

• topography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Mapmakers determine distances and elevation using instruments and the principles of geometry.

• landforms

• surveying

• system

• topography

Forces that construct, or build up, the land.

• destructive forces

• constructive forces