Earth's Spheres

Which statement is true regarding humans and our relationship with Earth's spheres?

• Humans are part of the biosphere. They do not affect other spheres because spheres do not interact.

• Humans are part of the geosphere. They can affect the geosphere by reducing pollution through recycling.

• Humans are part of the biosphere. They can only affect the geosphere since that is the part of Earth where humans live.

• Humans are part of the biosphere. They can affect the atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere by reducing pollution through recycling.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which best describes the components of the geosphere?

• Gases that form Earth's outermost layers

• All the solid materal of Earth, from sand on the beach to heavy metals in Earth's core

• All of the living things on Earth, including plants and animals

• All of Earth's water, including oceans, glaciers, lakes, and rivers

Which of the following best describes the composition of Earth's atmosphere?

• A mixture containing only oxygen and nitrogen gases.

• All of the water vapor found in clouds.

• A mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, dust, and water vapor.

• A mixture of dust particles and carbon dioxide.

The snow and ice in the image are components of Earth's ___1___, whereas the mountains are components of Earth's ___2____.

• 1. 1. Hydrosphere

  2. 2. Geosphere

• 1. 1. Hydrosphere

  2. 2. Biosphere

• 1. 1. Atmosphere

  2. 2. Geosphere

• 1. 1. Atmosphere

  2. 2. Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Describe Earth's hydrosphere and biosphere, including the components of each. How are the two spheres related?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Identify three of Earth's spheres shown in the image and describe the components of each sphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4