Understanding Earth's Spheres

What are the four major subsystems of Earth mentioned in the passage?

• Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

• Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Ecosphere

• Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Stratosphere, Biosphere

• Lithosphere, Cryosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which sphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What role does the atmosphere play according to the passage?

• Regulates weather patterns and climate

• Provides nutrients for plants

• Supplies minerals and resources

• Supports ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do human activities impact Earth's spheres as mentioned in the passage?

• Polluting the atmosphere and affecting the geosphere and hydrosphere

• Increasing biodiversity in the biosphere

• Stabilizing climate through fossil fuel use

• Enhancing natural resources in the geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is an example of interaction between Earth's spheres given in the passage?

• Ocean currents affecting atmospheric temperatures

• Mountains forming from volcanic activity

• Plants growing in nutrient-rich soil

• Animals migrating across continents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4