T1 Introduction to Earth’s Systems Vocabulary

What is the relatively thin layer of gases that forms Earth's outermost layer?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere

The densest parts of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core, are known as the ________.

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which part of Earth consists of water in any of its forms, including oceans, glaciers, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and water vapor?

• Cryosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The portion of the hydrosphere that is frozen, including all the ice and snow on land, plus sea and lake ice, is called the ________.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Cryosphere

• Geosphere

Which parts of Earth contain living organisms?

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The ability to do work or cause change is known as ________.

• Energy

• Topography

• Landform

• Surveying

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the shape of the land determined by elevation, relief, and landforms called?

• Landform

• Topography

• Coastline

• Dune

A feature on the surface of Earth, such as a coastline, dune, or mountain, is known as a ________.

• Topography

• Landform

• River

• Delta

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A landform with high elevation and high relief is called a ________.

• Mountain

• Dune

• River

• Delta

What forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake?

• Coastline

• Dune

• River

• Delta