Earth's Layers and Spheres

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+5
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain how the hydrosphere and cryosphere are different.
Both are made of water. One is liquid, the other solid.
Both are made of water. One is gas, the other solid.
Both are made of water. One is liquid, the other gas.
One is made of water. The other is not made of water.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What might happen to the interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere if Earth became MORE insulated?
Earth's temperature will increase. Therefore ice will increase in the cryosphere and liquid water will decrease in the hydrosphere.
Earth's temperature will decrease. Therefore ice will decrease in the cryosphere and liquid water will increase in the hydrosphere.
Earth's temperature will decrease. Therefore ice will increase in the cryosphere and liquid water will decrease in the hydrosphere.
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Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-2
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name of the sphere that insulates the planet and acts like a blanket?
Cryosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Name a key characteristic of the Troposphere.
Furthest from Earth's surface
Contains the biosphere, weather, and densest air particles
It's where satellites orbit
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Name a key characteristic of the Mesosphere.
Furthest from Earth's surface
Contains the biosphere, weather, and densest air particles
It's where satellites orbit
Most meteors burn out and disintegrate here
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Name a key characteristic of the Exosphere.
Furthest from Earth's surface
Contains the ozone layer
It's where satellites orbit
Most meteors burn out and disintegrate here
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an important characteristic of the Mesosphere in protecting Earth?
Protection from Gamma rays
Protection from meteors
Protection from alien invasions
All of the above
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