Exploring the Earth's Layers

What color is Earth primarily when viewed from space?

• Green

• Brown

• Blue

• White

Which layer of the geosphere is the thickest?

• Crust

• Troposphere

• Mantle

• Core

What is the Earth's core primarily made of?

• Water

• Rocks

• Gases

• Metals

Where can we find water in its solid form on Earth?

• Clouds

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Ice and Snow

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by the hydrosphere?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 3/4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

• Form rivers

• Supply oxygen

• Create mountains

• Provide food

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What should we avoid throwing on the ground to protect the geosphere?

• Leaves

• Rubbish

• Sand

• Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Why is it important not to pollute the seas and rivers?

• To create more land

• To increase rainfall

• To protect the hydrosphere

• To save money

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What can we do to help maintain a clean and healthy atmosphere?

• Contaminate the air

• Burn more fossil fuels

• Use more plastic

• Plant more trees

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