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What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere that supports life by enabling respiration?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which layer of the Earth is made up of water in all its forms (liquid, solid, and gas)?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The solid Earth is made up of rocks and minerals and is known as the:

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Which global system includes all living organisms on Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

In the water cycle, the process by which water vapor becomes liquid water is called:

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process in the rock cycle transforms sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Compaction and Cementation

• Melting

The albedo effect refers to the Earth's surface's ability to:

• Absorb heat

• Reflect sunlight

• Generate heat

• Store carbon dioxide

Photosynthesis is a process that converts carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose using:

• Nitrogen from the air

• Sunlight

• Soil minerals

• Water vapor

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the biosphere?

• Plants

• Rocks

• Animals

• Microorganisms

What is the main driver of the water cycle on Earth?

• Wind

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4