Earth Science Concepts

Part of the planet where living things can be found.

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

Thin layer of gasses that surround our planet.

• Atmosphere

• Crust

• Mantle

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The study of ocean water, ocean floor, or marine organisms.

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Includes all of the water on Earth including oceans, lakes, and underground water.

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Solid part of Earth made up of rocks, minerals, and other elements.

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Slowly wears away mountains and other features on Earth’s surface.

• destructive forces

• constructive forces

• tectonic plates

• volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The study of forces that have shaped Earth.

• Geology

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Fill in the blank: The process that shapes Earth’s surface by building mountains and landmasses is called _________.

• Constructive forces

• Destructive forces

• Erosion

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Fill in the blank: The study of the solar system, stars, and galaxies is called _________.

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Biology

• Meteorology

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Fill in the blank: The study of conditions in the atmosphere is called _________.

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Biology

• Astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6