QUIZ Vocabulary Words for Earth's Systems

Fill in the blank: The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water is called _______.

• Erosion

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Respiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Fill in the blank: The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as water, ice, and temperature changes is called _______.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Fill in the blank: Small particles of soil, sand, and rock that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice are called _______.

• Sediment

• Magma

• Fossils

• Crystals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Fill in the blank: The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which is essential for weather and climate, is called the _______.

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: All the water found on, under, and above the Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, and ice, is called the _______.

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Fill in the blank: The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the landforms on the surface, is called the _______.

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Fill in the blank: The region of Earth where life exists, including all living organisms and their environments, is called the _______.

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

Fill in the blank: A series of events that repeat in a regular pattern, such as the water cycle or carbon cycle, is called a _______.

• Cycle

• Chain

• Sequence

• Reaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Fill in the blank: The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area over many years is called _______.

• Climate

• Weather

• Forecast

• Temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Fill in the blank: Materials or substances found in nature that are used by living organisms, such as water, minerals, and forests, are called _______.

• Natural Resources

• Artificial Products

• Synthetic Materials

• Man-made Objects

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3