Earth Science Quiz 2.2a: Energy in the Earth's System

Energy is transferred between systems, but cannot be destroyed or created according to what scientific law?

• third law of thermodynamics
• energy budget law
• first law of thermodynamics
• Newtons second law

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All of the following are important sources of energy in the Earth System except what?

(Three were mentioned in the book and discussed in class. One of them may sound good but is fake!)

• cold water energy causing snow storms and ice

• internal convection of hot material within the earth towards the surface of the earth and released as heat

• gravitational pull of the moon and sun resulting in tides and currents

• the sun's (solar) radiation causing air and water currents

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The mostly solid rocky part of the earth is known as the what?

• mantlesphere
• geosphere
• hydrosphere
• inner core

A mixture of gases that surrounds the planet or a moon is the

• geosphere
• hydrosphere
• atmosphere
• carbonosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Open System

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(b) Closed System

• Matter cannot be added or lost, only transformed in this type of system.

• Although not a perfect fit, scientist study/classify earth as this type of system.

• Both matter and energy can be added and lost in this type of system.

• An example would be a plugged in fridge when food is put in and taken out through out the day.

• Only energy can be added or lost in this type of system.

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The hydrosphere DOES NOT include:

• oceans

• lakes, rivers, streams

• glaciers, ice sheets

• underground water and underground streams

• The hydrosphere includes ALL of the water listed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where can you find members of the biosphere?

• Atmosphere only

• Atmosphere and Geosphere only

• Geosphere only

• Geosphere and Hydrosphere only

• Atmosphere, Geosphere, and Hydrosphere