Earth's Spheres & Atmosphere
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Science
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main spheres of Earth?
Back
The four main spheres of Earth are the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the atmosphere?
Back
The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for weather and climate.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the hydrosphere?
Back
The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the cryosphere?
Back
The cryosphere refers to the frozen water part of the Earth system, including ice caps and glaciers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the geosphere?
Back
The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does carbon dioxide play in the atmosphere?
Back
Carbon dioxide helps to trap heat in the atmosphere, influencing Earth's temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is conduction?
Back
Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-3
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