Earth's Interactive Systems

Which two earth systems interact to cause landslides?

• geosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

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Where does the water go when water evaporates from a puddle on the street?

• It goes into a nearby river or stream.

• it sinks into the street.

• it rises into the atmosphere.

• it goes into outer space.

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Which earth system is most responsible for a tornado?

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

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Which of the following is an interaction of a hydrosphere and atmosphere?

• volcano eruption

• hurricane

• erosion

• earthquake

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The interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere can have an impact on Earth’s oceans. Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere?

• evaporation of water from oceans at the equator

• release of fresh water into ocean water as icebergs melt

• decomposition of organic matter at the bottom of oceans

• release of large amounts of salt from icebergs into the ocean

A(n) ______ is a person who studies Earth and all the different systems interacting in and around it.

• Engineer

• Life Scientist

• Earth Scientist

• Physical Scientist

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Which of Earth's systems do birds belong?

• biosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the Earth systems never changes?

• Atmosphere and Biosphere

• Cryosphere

• None...all Earth systems change

• Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What makes life possible on Earth?

• The presence of only solid water

• The perfect distance from the Moon

• The interaction of many different subsystems working together

• The absence of Earth's tilt

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What is the biosphere?

• all water inside earth, on the surface of earth, and found in the air that surrounds earth

• the soil, rock, and land that makes up earth

• all the gases that is found earth and are found in earth.

• all living things found anywhere in, on, or around earth