Earth's Spheres

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What is a landform?

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A feature on the surface of Earth, such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is an organism?

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A living thing, which can be an animal or a plant.

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What are sediments?

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Sand or small pieces of rock broken down by weathering and deposited on land or in water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gas surrounding planet Earth, containing gases such as nitrogen and oxygen.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water in the air, oceans, rivers, lakes, ice caps, soil, rocks, and organisms of Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of Earth, including the crust and the interior layers.

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What is the biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a biome?

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A large area characterized by its climate, plants, and animals, such as a desert or rainforest.