3.2 and 3.3 Flashcard Review

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What is the major interaction of Earth's spheres in a marine biome?

Back

biosphere; hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Define runoff water.

Back

Water on the land that is carried by gravity to streams and rivers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What process is labeled as evaporation in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What geologic feature is commonly found at a transform boundary?

Back

Earthquakes are commonly found at transform boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What percentage of all the water on Earth is salt water?

Back

Approximately 97.5% of all the water on Earth is salt water.

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What are the four main spheres of Earth?

Back

The four main spheres are the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

Explain the term 'hydrosphere'.

Back

The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the significance of the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists and interacts with the environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Describe the process of evaporation in the water cycle.

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A transform boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2