Earth's Systems and Feedback Loops PPT WS

Which of the following is a component of Earth's systems?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• All of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The lithosphere includes the _______ of the Earth.

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Atmosphere

The term 'feedback loop' is most closely related to which concept?

• Equilibrium

• Change

• Stability

• Isolation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following systems includes all living organisms?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which system is primarily involved in weather patterns?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In terms of energy, Earth receives ______ and radiates heat.

• Wind energy

• Solar radiation

• Tidal energy

• Geothermal energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A positive feedback loop is characterized by its ability to ______ initial changes.

• Amplify

• Dampen

• Neutralize

• Reverse

What is the main purpose of a negative feedback loop?

• To promote stability

• To cause instability

• To increase changes

• To ignore changes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following statements is true about feedback loops?

• They can only be positive.

• They can only be negative.

• They can be either positive or negative.

• They are always neutral.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Ice and snow are highly reflective, which means they have a high ______.

• Temperature

• Albedo

• Absorption

• Density