Model Interactions Between Two Systems - 5th Grade Science
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Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from atmosphere to hydrosphere?
Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from atmosphere to hydrosphere?
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Precipitation adding water to oceans, lakes, or rivers. Rain transfers water from air to water bodies.
Precipitation adding water to oceans, lakes, or rivers. Rain transfers water from air to water bodies.
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Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: plants release water vapor into air.
Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: plants release water vapor into air.
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Biosphere and atmosphere. Plants (biosphere) transpire water into air (atmosphere).
Biosphere and atmosphere. Plants (biosphere) transpire water into air (atmosphere).
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Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: roots break apart rock to form soil.
Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: roots break apart rock to form soil.
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Biosphere and geosphere. Plant roots (biosphere) physically weather rock (geosphere).
Biosphere and geosphere. Plant roots (biosphere) physically weather rock (geosphere).
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Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: ocean water evaporates into the air.
Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: ocean water evaporates into the air.
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Hydrosphere and atmosphere. Water changes from liquid (hydrosphere) to gas (atmosphere).
Hydrosphere and atmosphere. Water changes from liquid (hydrosphere) to gas (atmosphere).
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Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from hydrosphere to geosphere?
Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from hydrosphere to geosphere?
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Erosion or deposition of sediment by moving water. Moving water physically changes Earth's surface.
Erosion or deposition of sediment by moving water. Moving water physically changes Earth's surface.
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Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from biosphere to atmosphere?
Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from biosphere to atmosphere?
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Plants releasing oxygen or water vapor into the air. Living organisms contribute gases to the atmosphere.
Plants releasing oxygen or water vapor into the air. Living organisms contribute gases to the atmosphere.
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Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from geosphere to atmosphere?
Which interaction is best modeled by an arrow from geosphere to atmosphere?
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Volcanoes releasing ash and gases into the air. Volcanic eruptions transfer solid and gas matter upward.
Volcanoes releasing ash and gases into the air. Volcanic eruptions transfer solid and gas matter upward.
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What form of matter is transferred from hydrosphere to atmosphere during evaporation?
What form of matter is transferred from hydrosphere to atmosphere during evaporation?
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Water vapor. Water changes from liquid to gas state during this process.
Water vapor. Water changes from liquid to gas state during this process.
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Which model feature best shows that two systems affect each other over time, not just once?
Which model feature best shows that two systems affect each other over time, not just once?
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A cycle with arrows forming a loop between the two systems. Bidirectional arrows show continuous exchange between systems.
A cycle with arrows forming a loop between the two systems. Bidirectional arrows show continuous exchange between systems.
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Identify the interaction type shown: wind moves sand and dust from land into the air.
Identify the interaction type shown: wind moves sand and dust from land into the air.
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Matter transfer: geosphere particles to atmosphere. Wind transfers solid particles from land to air.
Matter transfer: geosphere particles to atmosphere. Wind transfers solid particles from land to air.
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Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: a river carries sediment downstream.
Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: a river carries sediment downstream.
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Hydrosphere and geosphere. River water (hydrosphere) transports rock particles (geosphere).
Hydrosphere and geosphere. River water (hydrosphere) transports rock particles (geosphere).
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Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: rain falls onto soil and rock.
Identify the two Earth systems interacting in this model: rain falls onto soil and rock.
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Atmosphere and geosphere. Rain (atmosphere water) contacts soil/rock (geosphere).
Atmosphere and geosphere. Rain (atmosphere water) contacts soil/rock (geosphere).
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What is the atmosphere in an Earth systems model?
What is the atmosphere in an Earth systems model?
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The layer of gases surrounding Earth. This gaseous envelope protects and sustains life on Earth.
The layer of gases surrounding Earth. This gaseous envelope protects and sustains life on Earth.
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What are the four main Earth systems used in 5th grade Earth science models?
What are the four main Earth systems used in 5th grade Earth science models?
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Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere. These four systems interact to create all Earth processes.
Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere. These four systems interact to create all Earth processes.
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What is the hydrosphere in an Earth systems model?
What is the hydrosphere in an Earth systems model?
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All water on Earth: liquid, solid ice, and water vapor. Encompasses water in all three states of matter.
All water on Earth: liquid, solid ice, and water vapor. Encompasses water in all three states of matter.
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What is the biosphere in an Earth systems model?
What is the biosphere in an Earth systems model?
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All living things and the places they live. Includes organisms and their habitats across Earth.
All living things and the places they live. Includes organisms and their habitats across Earth.
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What is the geosphere in an Earth systems model?
What is the geosphere in an Earth systems model?
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Solid Earth: rocks, soil, landforms, and Earth interior. Includes all solid materials that make up Earth's structure.
Solid Earth: rocks, soil, landforms, and Earth interior. Includes all solid materials that make up Earth's structure.
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What does an arrow usually represent in a two-system interaction model?
What does an arrow usually represent in a two-system interaction model?
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A transfer of matter or energy from one system to another. Shows the direction and type of exchange between systems.
A transfer of matter or energy from one system to another. Shows the direction and type of exchange between systems.
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What are the four main Earth systems used in interaction models?
What are the four main Earth systems used in interaction models?
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Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere. These four spheres contain all Earth's materials and processes.
Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere. These four spheres contain all Earth's materials and processes.
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Identify the two Earth systems interacting when animals breathe oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Identify the two Earth systems interacting when animals breathe oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
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Biosphere and atmosphere. Living things (bio) exchange gases with air (atmo).
Biosphere and atmosphere. Living things (bio) exchange gases with air (atmo).
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