Earth's Systems Interactions

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of flow in the water cycle?

• precipitation, condensation, evaporation

• condensation, evaporation, precipitation

• evaporation, condensation, precipitation

• evaporation, precipitation, condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What effects does wind have on the water cycle over oceans?

• It increase evaporation

• It decrease evaporation

• It slows condensation

• It speeds up precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The car is creating ____________________.

• air polution

• land pollution

• water pollution

• an oil spil

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which two spheres are interacting?

• Geosphere and Atmosphere

• Biosphere and Hydrosphere

• Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

• Biosphere and Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is an example of Earth's spheres interacting quickly?

• Rain flooding a river.

• A river forming the Grand Canyon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is an example of Earth's spheres interacting slowly?

• Rain flooding a river.

• A river forming the Grand Canyon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is an example of the Hydrosphere and Atmosphere interacting?

• Water vapor in the air is taken into plants through their leaves.

• The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

• Consistent patterns of wind change the shape of landforms.

• Carbon dioxide gas is released into the air by living things.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the main cause in shaping landforms?

• plants and animals.

• the pull of the moon’s gravity.

• oceans and the atmosphere.

• the earth’s magnetic field.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which of the following represents the interaction pictured?

• Ocean currents change direction when they hit continents.

• Decaying organisms put nitrogen into the air.

• Pond plants release oxygen into their environment.

• Volcanic eruptions add large quantities of gases to the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How do mountain ranges, like the Cascade Mountains, affect climate?

• as air masses are forced upwards, they generally cool down.

• mountains are continually being worn down by wind and water.

• there are fewer plants growing near mountains to produce oxygen.

• the tops of mountains are closer to the sun, so are warmer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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