Earth's Spheres & Interactions

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What does 'Geo' mean?

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Earth

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Which sphere is made up of all living things?

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Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What two spheres are involved when plants take in carbon dioxide from the air?

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Biosphere and Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the Geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The part of Earth where life exists.

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How do the Geosphere and Atmosphere interact?

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Wind erodes rocks in the Geosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How do the Hydrosphere and Atmosphere interact?

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Water evaporates from oceans into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is an example of the Biosphere interacting with the Hydrosphere?

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Animals drinking water from rivers.