The Earth's System

In what sphere would you find a monkey?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following does NOT belong in the geosphere?

• Sand

• Volcano

• Mushrooms

• Rocks

Which of the following does NOT belong in the hydrosphere?

• Lakes 

• Rivers

• Fish 

• Rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The mountain forces the air to go up and the air cools. What two systems are interacting?

• atmosphere and biosphere

• atmosphere and geosphere

• atmosphere and hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The sphere that contains all the gases, including the air we breathe.

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where is most of Earth's Water?

• in glaciers

• in rivers

• in the ground

• in oceans

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NGSS.5-ESS2-2

What is groundwater?

• water that fills space between rocks of Earth

• water found within a lake or pond

• water that is evaporated from the surface of Earth

• water that is found in the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

In this model, the tree is getting water from the ground. What two systems are interacting?

• hydrosphere and atmosphere

• hydrosphere and geosphere

• hydrosphere and biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Most of Earth's surface is covered with water. Only 2.5% of Earth's global water is freshwater. Of all the freshwater on Earth, 78% is frozen. Where is most of Earth's water found?

• glaciers

• lakes

• oceans

• rivers

Which pie chart shows the relative proportions of Earth's water in each location?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4