Interacting Earth Systems

a process that breaks down rocks and boulders, turning them into little pieces, and is caused by plants, animals, strong weather, or chemical changes in the air. It takes a LONG time.

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

the placing of broken down materials such as rocks, sand, or soil in a NEW place-- it "deposits" to a new place

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• runoff

a type of land change that happens when a vent, or opening in the Earth's surface allows molten rock, gases, and ash to erupt through it

• earthquake

• tsunami

• volcano

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

a type of land change that happens with a sudden shaking of the ground when rocks change position below the Earth's surface

• earthquake

• tsunami

• volcano

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A large earthquake can cause a tsunami.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which sphere are clouds a part of? (think about what they are made of, not where they are located)

• Bio

• Geo

• Hydro

• Atmo

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

a type of land change that happens when a large amount of earth, rock, and other material move quickly down a steep slope

• earthquake

• tsunami

• volcano

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How do human activities primarily impact Earth's spheres?

• By increasing the amount of water in the hydrosphere

• By adding gases to the atmosphere that can change the climate

• By creating new landforms in the geosphere

• By introducing new species into the biosphere everywhere on Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a primary component of the Earth's geosphere?

• Water

• Rocks

• Air

• Plants

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What process primarily drives the water cycle within the Earth's systems?

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Respiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4