Earth's System

Name the system that includes all the life found on Earth.

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

What is a system?

• a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole
• a pattern
• a number
• and interogative sentence

Which sphere is responsible for shaping Earth's surface by building mountains and landmasses?

• hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which system includes all the water on Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The ​ (a)   of Earth is contains all the gasses that surround the planet.

• atmosphere
• geosphere
• hydrosphere
• biosphere

Which of the following is an interaction between the atmosphere and the geosphere?

• ice and water weathering rock.

• volcanic eruptions releasing gases and ash into the atmosphere

• water vapor creating clouds in the atmosphere

• Water eroding broken pieces of rock

Which sphere interacts with the geosphere to cause weathering and erosion?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which sphere contains the gases that surround Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

What are two ways the biosphere and the atmosphere interact?

• To provide water

• wind that blows plant seeds to other locations

• protect organisms from harmful solar radiation

• To form mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which sphere includes all the soil, minerals and rocks found on Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1