Earth Science Concepts and Principles

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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

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Lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere.

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What are the three layers of the Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, and Core.

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What are Sedimentary Rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compression of sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What was Alfred Wegener's hypothesis about continental drift?

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Continents were once connected and have since drifted apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What are the geographical features of the ocean floor?

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The ocean floor features mountain ranges, deep trenches, and volcanic activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Define Lithosphere.

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the Biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2