Earth's Systems and Spheres Review Questions

. The prefix “atmo” means vapor. So of course it makes sense that the vapor that surrounds Earth is called the _________?

• atmosphere

• mantle

• core

• lithosphere

Since the prefix “bio” means life, this part of the Earth System is called the __________ and includes all the life on Earth.

• atmosphere

• Coach Correll

• cats and dogs

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

This part of the Earth System includes the gases that surround the earth.

• Geosphere
• Atmosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere

This part of the Earth System includes all living things, including plants and animals.

• Geosphere
• Atmosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

A scientist collects water samples from a river near a volcano. This scientist is collecting data about the _______

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A scientist observes a satellite picture of a hurricane. This scientist is collecting data about the _______________

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• cryosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of Earth’s systems is polluted by exhaust gases from buses pollute?

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

Where do people interact with all four of Earth’s systems?

• at school

• in their home

• in the cafeteria

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

All living things on earth are part of the....

• Biosphere
• Geosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Cryosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The Geosphere is...

• All liquid water on Earth
• A 100km thick layer of gases
• frozen water on earth
• Earths entire solid body 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3