Earths Spheres

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all the land and landforms?

Back

Geosphere

Front

Which sphere of the Earth includes all the solid parts of the planet, such as rocks and minerals?

Back

Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Which sphere of the Earth includes all the water vapor, clouds, and weather?

Back

Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the geosphere?

Back

The non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all the water bodies, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers?

Back

Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, including air and weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does the biosphere encompass?

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All living organisms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How do the geosphere and biosphere interact?

Back

Plants (biosphere) grow in soil (geosphere) and depend on minerals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

What role does the atmosphere play in weather?

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It contains gases and moisture that influence weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6