Inspire Science

Whichi is an example of a process in the geosphere that causes slow changes?

• earthquakes

• glaciers

• volcanoes

• landslides

Which of these would you be doing if you are interacting with the geosphere?

• rock climbing

• swimming

• riding in an airplane

• sailing

Anna goes to the same beach with her family every summer. This year she noticed that the beach was smaller than last year. What might have caused the beach to change over the years?

• A volcano erupted and lava flowed over the beach.

• The cold weather caused the beach to change.

• Wind and water eroded the beach.

• Oxygen in the air reacted with the sand.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The ______ is very hot, solid rock made mostly of iron.

(hint: see page 70)

Which of the following is not part of Earth's geosphere?

• mountains

• soil

• rivers

• volcanoes

Which of the following is not a contributing cause of a mudslide?

• heavy rains

• the pull of gravity

• hot, dry weather

• water absorbing in the soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the name of the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of Earth?

• core

• crust

• mantle

• biosphere

Which best explains how the canyon may have formed?

• A volcanic eruption formed the canyon.

• The canyon was formed by animals and plants.

• Erosion from flowing water formed the canyon.

• Humans carved the canyon out of a mountain using small tools.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The Hawaiian Islands were formed when one of Earth's moving plates passed over a ______.

• natural bridge

• mineral deposit

• mountain

• hot spot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Select all that apply.

Soil is made up of:

• sand

• magma

• silt

• minerals

• clay

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3