The Earth System Review

It is the mixture of gases that surrounds the planet.

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

All the living things on Earth belong to:

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

Which of the following belong to the hydrosphere? (Select all that apply.)

• rivers

• glaciers

• rocks

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Rocks, minerals, and volcanoes belong to the

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The part of the geosphere where plants grow and humans live is the:

• outer core

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

What part of the geosphere is marked by #4?

• inner core

• mantle

• outer core

• crust

Which is the layer of the atmosphere in which we live?

• ozone layer

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

Why is the ozone layer important?

• It keeps the Earth warm.

• It protects the Earth from getting hit by asteroids.

• It prevents oxygen from getting out of Earth.

• It protects the Earth from the sun´s ultraviolet rays.

80% of the Earth is covered with water.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Most of the water on Earth is found in:

• oceans

• lakes

• glaciers

• rivers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4