Dynamic Earth

Which of the following is NOT one of the four parts that make up the Earth system?

• Rock

• Air

• Plants

• Water

What does the geosphere consist of?

• All water on or near Earth's surface

• Air surrounding Earth

• All rock on Earth's surface

• Living things on Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the outermost layer of the Earth's physical structure called?

• Mesosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

• Outer Core

What is the term used to describe the division of the lithosphere into pieces that glide across the underlying asthenosphere?

• Earth's Composition

• Biosphere Movement

• Plate Tectonics

• Crustal Displacement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the major tectonic plates?

• Pacific

• Antarctic

• Himalayan

• African

What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Argon

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the closest to Earth where weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which layer of the atmosphere do airplanes typically fly?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What process in the water cycle involves water changing from a gas to a liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where is the International Space Station located in terms of Earth's atmospheric layers?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere