Exploring Earth's Spheres and Interactions: TEKS 6.10A

Which of the following best describes how the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact during the water cycle?

• Water from the hydrosphere is stored in rocks underground.

• Water evaporates from lakes and oceans into the atmosphere.

• Plants absorb water from the soil.

• Animals drink water from rivers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A volcanic eruption releases ash and gases into the air. Which two spheres are directly interacting in this event?

• Biosphere and hydrosphere

• Geosphere and atmosphere

• Hydrosphere and geosphere

• Atmosphere and biosphere

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Which scenario shows an interaction between the biosphere and the geosphere?

• Fish swimming in a lake

• Roots of a tree breaking apart rocks in the soil

• Clouds forming in the sky

• Wind blowing sand across a desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

During a rainstorm, water flows over the land and into rivers. Which two spheres are interacting in this process?

• Atmosphere and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and geosphere

• Geosphere and atmosphere

• Biosphere and hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is an example of the atmosphere affecting the biosphere?

• Rainwater dissolving minerals in rocks

• Wind helping seeds to spread and grow new plants

• Rivers carrying soil to the ocean

• Animals burrowing into the ground

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A drought causes plants to wilt and die. Which spheres are interacting in this situation?

• Geosphere and hydrosphere

• Atmosphere and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and biosphere

• Geosphere and atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following best explains how the geosphere can affect the hydrosphere?

• Plants release water vapor into the air.

• Earthquakes can change the course of rivers.

• Animals drink water from lakes.

• Rain forms clouds in the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When snow melts on a mountain, the water flows into streams and rivers. Which spheres are interacting in this process?

• Geosphere and hydrosphere

• Atmosphere and biosphere

• Biosphere and geosphere

• Hydrosphere and atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is an example of the biosphere affecting the geosphere?

• Rain eroding soil

• Tree roots holding soil in place and preventing erosion

• Rivers carrying rocks downstream

• Wind blowing sand dunes

How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere to influence weather patterns?

• Water in rivers causes earthquakes.

• Evaporation from oceans adds moisture to the air, forming clouds and precipitation.

• Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

• Animals breathe oxygen from the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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