6th Grade Earth’s Systems

The cycles of matter in Earth's systems are driven by movement of

• air
• water
• heat

• rocks

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Sarah learned that natural forces are normally either destructive, like a volcano, or constructive, like mountain ranges. However, she read that water can be considered both a constructive and destructive force. In what way can water be a destructive force?

• Erosion, flooding, and waterlogging
• Water cycle, water conservation, and water pollution
• Water purification, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation
• Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Felix told his dad that Earth's different spheres contributed to different stages in the water cycle.

He showed that certain elements of the geosphere and biosphere can affect the amount of water in the water cycle. In what ways do the geosphere and the biosphere add water to the water cycle? Choose the two that apply.

• Rain falls from the clouds.

• Water evaporates from the soil.

• Animals breathe.

• Water evaporates from the ocean.

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Jackie is creating a chart that shows where the water is in the hydrosphere. She created a graphic showing that most of Earth's water was salt water and could be found in the oceans, while only 3% of the water on Earth is freshwater.

Look at the graphic. Most of the freshwater is tied up in one of two different forms. In what form is 70% of Earth's freshwater found?

• Glaciers and ice caps
• Underground rivers
• Clouds and precipitation
• Lakes and ponds

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Stacy is writing an essay about lakes for her science class. She knows that these particular landforms are created in a variety of ways. Which of the following should she include in her essay? Choose the two that apply.

• by rainfall

• in rift valleys

• in a watershed

• in empty volcano craters

• from a fish farm

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When a system gives itself information about itself after a change or event, this is called

• feedback
• self-monitoring
• self-awareness
• self-reporting

Choose the words or phrases that correctly complete the paragraph.

Paul knew that Earth's surface contains different types of landforms. He also knew that landforms exist under the oceans as well. While some landforms are found only on land or under sea, some landforms are found in both places. One landform that is found both on Earth's surface  and under the sea is a(n)

• lake

• glacier

• abyssal plain

• valley

Choose the words or phrases that correctly complete the paragraph.

Paul knew that Earth's surface contains different types of landforms. He also knew that landforms exist under the oceans as well. While some landforms are found only on land or under sea, some landforms are found in both places. A(n) ___________ is only found under the ocean.

• lake

• glacier

• abyssal plain

• valley

The densest part of earth including the crust, mantle and core is the

• 1. Hydrosphere

• 1. Atmosphere

• 1. Cryosphere

• 1. Geosphere

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The parts of earth that contain living organisms are

• 1. Hydrosphere

• 1. Atmosphere

• 1. Biosphere

• 1. Geosphere

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