Vocabulary Quiz : Biosphere, Populations, and Ecosystems

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Parts of the Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

All the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, and rivers.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

The study of the interactions among organisms with their environment.

• Biology

• Genetics

• Ecology

• Cytology

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

The living components of an ecosystem such as plants, animals, bacteria etc.

• Abiotic

• Biotic

• Niche

• Producers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

The average weather condition in an area over a long period of time.

• Climate

• Weather

• Precipitation

• Amount of rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The role or job of an organism within its ecosystem

• sustainability

• niche

• abiotic

• biotic

The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities.

• Climate

• Weather

• Global warming

• Greenhouse effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The day-to-day atmospheric conditions like temperature and precipitation.

• Climate

• Weather

• Global warming

• Greenhouse effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5