Computational Representation of Earth Systems and Human Impact

Match the following image to the correct earth system.

• geosphere

• 
• biosphere

• 
• atmosphere

• 
• hydropshere

• 
• atmosphere

• 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Label the terrarium with each of the Earth systems.

c

a

b

d

hydrosphere

biosphere

atmosphere

geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is not one of the Earth systems?

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Outersphere

The presence of wastes, such as plastic bags and motor oil, in lakes and streams miles away from developed areas suggests that

• . ecosystems are interconnected and human action can alter ecosystem equilibrium.

• recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources.
  

• natural processes can alter ecosystem stability.

•  direct harvesting practices have led to irreversible destruction of ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

With respect to energy, Earth is a(n)

• layered system

• integrated system

• open system

• closed system

This picture best describes which interaction?

• Atmosphere-Biosphere

• Hydrosphere-Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere-Geosphere

• Geosphere-Biosphere

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Spheres of Earth

Scientists use a special computer that generates models of complex Earth systems interactions. Which of the following statements is least likely to describe how information from an Earth Systems computer model might be used?

• Information may be used to visualize a concept and transfer information to other disciplines within the earth sciences.

• Information may be used to design experiments and to formulate hypotheses in the earth sciences.

• Information can be used to encourage systems thinking within the earth sciences.

• Information can be used to reject other existing computer models within the earth sciences without further testing.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-4

Which three systems are directly interacting in this picture?

• The atmosphere

• the geosphere

• The hydrosphere

• The biosphere

Which system is made up of all of the water on Earth?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When a deer drinks water from a creek, which 2 earth systems are interacting?

• Atmosphere - Biosphere

• Lithosphere - Geosphere

• Biosphere - Geosphere

• Biosphere - Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3