Earth's Systems

Which major Earth system includes rocks and minerals?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Which major Earth system consists of the air and gases?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

• lakes

• the ocean

• rivers and streams

• In ice caps and glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of water exists in Earth's oceans?

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

Recently in Greenville, there has been a decrease in air quality due to human activities. What could humans do to help improve the air quality?

• Recycle glass bottles so less material goes in landfills.

• Nothing. Humans can't help air quality.

• Carpool to reduce the amount of car fumes going into the atmosphere.

• Reduce the consumption of plastics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Mrs. Robertson and her husband love to spend their weekends cloud-watching. In what layer of the atmosphere do clouds exist?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

Miss King's class wants to do something to improve air quality in the neighborhood. What would be the best plan for them to do?

• Install a water-saving faucet on the classroom sink.

• Encourage the cafeteria to use reusable trays.

• Plant a row of trees along the back of the playground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A city decided to turn forest area into a neighborhood. How might this decision negatively impact the environment?

• It decreases the amount of pollution in the atmosphere.

• It causes the natural habitat of species to be destroyed.

• The creation of a neighborhood allows for more people to live in the city.

• It is good for the economy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The main source of energy in the water cycle is the...

• Movement of Molecules

• Air

• Sun

• Ground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Last night, Charlotte looked at the sky and saw a satellite moving in space. In what layer of the atmosphere could satellites be found?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere