Kirby Earth Systems

Which answer best describes the sphere(s) clouds belong in?

• the hydrosphere only.

• both the hydrosphere and atmosphere.

• the atmosphere only.

• none of these.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which sphere contains all the gases on and around the Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

Which sphere contains the Earth's crust, mantle and core?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

Which sphere contains all the Earth's water systems?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which sphere contains all the frozen water sources on the Earth?

• Cryosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

When dry ice or solid carbon dioxide is kept at room temperature, it converts directly into carbon dioxide gas. This process of solid converting to gas is called.

• condensation

• sublimation

• deposition

• evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When gas is converted directly into a solid at a very low temperature this process is called.

• condensation

• sublimation

• deposition

• evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The processes that move matter and energy from one sphere to another is called.

• systems cooperation

• systems interactions

• sphere interactions

• none of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

12. ______________ is the transfer of heat energy through space, for example, energy from the sun travels this way.

• convection

• radiation

• conduction

• none of the above

__________ is the transfer of heat energy in a gas or liquid by movement of the gas or liquid.

• convection

• radiation

• conduction

• none of the above