1.1 Earth Systems

Earth Science is the body of ______ about Earth and its place in the universe.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which of the following is a part of Earth Science?

• Structure of Earth's systems

• Earth's history

• Earth in the solar system

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Forces have changed Earth's surface throughout its history (4.5 billion years). Fill in the blank: __________ forces shape Earth's surface by building mountains and landmasses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Forces have changed Earth's surface throughout its history (4.5 billion years). Fill in the blank: __________ forces slowly wear away mountains and every other feature on Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Fill in the blank: ________ is the study of how the earth formed, its structure and composition, and the types of processes acting on it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Fill in the blank: ________ is the study of everything from chemistry of ocean water to ocean floor and marine organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which branch of Earth Science is the study of conditions in the atmosphere?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which branch of Earth Science focuses on the solar system, stars, and galaxies?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which branch of Earth Science studies Earth's environment and resources?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a system?

• A single part that works alone

• A group of parts that work together as a whole

• A random collection of objects

• A type of energy

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