6.10 A Earth's Spheres

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

Choose the option that identifies the correct terms, in order of appearance in the sentences.

The snow and ice in the image are components of Earth’s ______________ , whereas the mountains are components of Earth’s ____________________.

• hydrosphere; geosphere

• hydrosphere; biosphere

• atmosphere; geosphere

• atmosphere; biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What does the biosphere include?

• All living things on Earth

• Only plants and fungi

• Only animals and bacteria

• Only water bodies

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Which of the following is a component of the biosphere?

• Glaciers

• Water vapor

• Animals

• Oceans

How does the hydrosphere support the biosphere?

• By providing sunlight

• By providing habitats and freshwater

• By providing soil

• By providing air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is NOT part of the hydrosphere?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Fungi

• Oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of water is included in the hydrosphere?

• Only saltwater

• Only freshwater

• Solid ice, liquid water, and water vapor

• Only water vapor

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Which of the following is a feature of the biosphere?

• Glaciers

• Plants

• Rivers

• Clouds

What is the relationship between the biosphere and hydrosphere?

• They are unrelated

• The biosphere provides water to the hydrosphere

• The hydrosphere provides habitats and freshwater to the biosphere

• The biosphere provides air to the hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

• Geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere

• Hydrosphere, lithosphere, ionosphere

• Stratosphere, troposphere, exosphere

• Mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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