Earth's Spheres

What are the four spheres that make up the Earth's complex system?

• Lithosphere, Ionosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

• Hydrosphere, Thermosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere

• Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geology

Which of the following spheres refers to all the water on Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does the hydrosphere interact with the geosphere?

• Through erosion and weathering

• Through the water cycle

• By providing habitats for organisms

• By blowing sand

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the layer of gasses surrounding the Earth called?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

Which sphere provides habitats for aquatic plants and animals?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the solid Earth composed of?

• Rocks, minerals, and landforms

• Water and vapor

• Gases and air

• Plants, animals, and microorganisms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

How does the atmosphere interact with the biosphere?

• By shaping landforms

• By driving weather patterns

• By providing essential gasses

• By providing habitats for organisms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which sphere relies on the hydrosphere for water and nutrients?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What do organisms breathe in from the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Nitrogen

How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere?

• Through erosion and weathering

• Through the water cycle

• By providing habitats for organisms

• By shaping landforms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5