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Question 1
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Question 3
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Describe or draw an interaction between at least two of earth's spheres. Include the name of each of the spheres and a detailed description of how they interact (impact each other).

Question 4
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Question 5
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One of the things Earth scientists study is __________ (Choose the answer that is the BEST fit)
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Question 7
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Earth scientists study the Earth, what does that involve? Give 2 examples.

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Question 12
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Why are positive feedback loops dangerous for climate balance? (How can these feedbacks impact living organisms?)

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Question 14
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Teacher Action! What can I do for you?
Examples:
- What improvements can I make in the way I'm teaching?
- Can I add or do anything differently?
- Is there something I can help you with right now?

The term "atmosphere" means 'all living things?'
True
False
Mountains are part which Earth sphere?
hydrosphere
atmosphere
geosphere
In 1650, an individual calculated that the earth was about 6,000 years old. Since then, what has happened to scientists’ estimates of the earth’s age?
Scientists now think the earth is much younger.
Scientists agree with the estimate from 1650.
Scientists now think the earth is much older.
Match the sphere to the example of what occurs in it.
Cryosphere
Fresh and Saltwater
Hydrosphere
Air surrounding Earth
Biosphere
Land and Earth's interior
Geosphere
Naturally occuring ice
Atmosphere
Living organisms
How old do scientists estimate the Earth to be today?
96 million years
75,000 years
4.6 billion years
Which of the following supports scientists' current estimate of the Earth's age?
Thermal cooling
Human records
Radioactive dating
What is the definition of positive feedback?
When something happens it causes more of that thing to keep happening.
When something happens it triggers a shut off when enough of that thing has happened.
What is the definition of negative feedback?
When something happens it causes more of that thing to keep happening.
When something happens it triggers a shut off when enough of that thing has happened.
Based on the learning standard and success criteria:

Success Criteria:
I can determine which of Earth's spheres are invlolved in a given interaction."


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