Earth Systems Quiz Part 1

Mason is teaching his friends about the biosphere. He shows them pictures of coral, grass, starfish, and clouds. Which of the following does NOT belong in the biosphere?

• coral

• grass

• starfish

• clouds

Benjamin is collecting items for his science project about the geosphere. He finds sand, a volcano, mushrooms, and rocks. Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere?

• sand

• volcano

• mushrooms

• rocks

Abigail is studying the Earth System for her science class. She learns that one part of the system includes all living things, such as plants and animals. Which part of the Earth System is Abigail learning about?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Daniel is studying the Earth System and wants to know which part includes the planet's water, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, ice, and vapor.

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Liam is learning about the Earth System in his science class. He wonders which part of the Earth System includes the gases that surround the earth.

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Polar Bears hunt seals on ice. This is an example of an interaction between Biosphere-Hydrosphere, Biosphere-Atmosphere, Hydrosphere-Atmosphere, Hydrosphere-Geosphere.

• Biosphere-Hydrosphere

• Biosphere-Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere-Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere-Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Anika observes waves moving sand on the beach. This is an example of a connection between HYDROsphere and GEOsphere. Which scenario best illustrates this connection?

• waves moving sand on beach

• fish swimming in water

• water evaporating to make clouds

• humans transporting rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Mia observes that plants produce oxygen, which is released into the air. This is an example of the BIOsphere connecting to the ATMOsphere.

• plants produce oxygen

• animals eat plants

• animals live in caves

• animals drink water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

While hiking, Jackson notices rocks, soil, and sediment along the trail. These belong to the

• geosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Arjun is learning about the atmosphere in science class. He wonders why the ozone layer is important. (select two)

• it protects us the the sun's harmful rays

• it contains most of our water

• in contains most of our breathable air

• it cools Earth down

• it keeps Earth warm