Earth Systems

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of the Earth System that includes all living things, including plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the part of the Earth System that includes the gases that surround the Earth.

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Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere: sand, volcano, mushrooms, rocks?

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Mushrooms do not belong in the geosphere as they are living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What is an example of an interaction between the Biosphere and Hydrosphere?

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Polar Bears hunting seals on ice is an example of an interaction between the Biosphere and Hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Give an example of a connection between the Hydrosphere and Geosphere.

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Waves moving sand on the beach is an example of a connection between the Hydrosphere and Geosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere is the part of the Earth System that includes the solid Earth, such as rocks, soil, and landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere is the part of the Earth System that includes all water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How do plants interact with the Atmosphere?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the Atmosphere for photosynthesis and release oxygen back into it.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What role do oceans play in the Earth System?

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Oceans are part of the Hydrosphere and help regulate climate, support marine life, and interact with the Atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.