Earth's Spheres and the Sun Flashcard

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Which of the following systems includes all living things on Earth? Options: atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere

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biosphere

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Which of the following is part of the atmosphere? nitrogen and oxygen gas, the Pacific Ocean, reptiles and amphibians, rocks and boulders

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nitrogen and oxygen gas

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Which of the following is part of the geosphere? Options: grains and sands, deer, coyotes, and foxes, nitrogen and oxygen gas, the Southern Ocean

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grains and sands

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Is the following statement true or false? The hydrosphere includes the layer of gas surrounding Earth's surface.

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False

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Is the following statement true or false?
The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water.

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True

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Is the following statement true or false? The atmosphere includes the layer of gas surrounding Earth's surface.

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True

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Is the following statement true or false?
the biosphere includes all of Earth's rocks and minerals.

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False

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The model shows that Earth both rotates on its axis and orbits the Sun. Pick the statement below that is true: Earth orbits the Sun in a wavy path., the Sun orbits the Earth in a nearly circular path., The Sun orbits Earth in a wavy pattern., Earth orbits the Sun in a nearly circular path.

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Earth orbits the Sun in a nearly circular path.

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Which of the following is part of the hydrosphere: squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons, rivers and streams, rocks and boulders, nitrogen and oxygen gas?

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rivers and streams

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Is the following statement true or false? The geosphere includes the layer of gas surrounding Earth's surface.

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False