Earth's Major Systems

Which of the following is not part of Earth's geosphere?

• mountains

• soil

• rivers

• volcanoes

Which of Earth's systems interact with each other?

• geosphere and hydrosphere only

• hydrosphere and atmosphere only

• atmosphere and biosphere only

• All of Earths' systems interact with each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The ____________ is a layer of gases including oxygen and nitrogen that sourrounds the Earth.

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

All of Earth's liquid and solid water make up the (a)  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The part of Earth where all living things are found is called the

• geosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

Where does the water go when water evaporates from a puddle on the street?

• river or stream

• sinks into the street

• rises into the atmosphere

• outer space

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does the hydrosphere interact with the geosphere?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Solid and molten rock are part of the

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

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Which of the following would you be doing if you are interacting with the geosphere?

• rock climbing

• swimming

• riding in an airplane

• sailing