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Geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere interact

NGSS·science·Grade 5·Bloom: Create·Last verified: May 17, 2026

Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact. Clarification: Examples could include the influence of the ocean on ecosystems, landform shape, and climate; the influence of the atmosphere on landforms and ecosystems through weather and climate; and the influence of mountain ranges on winds and clouds in the atmosphere. The geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere are each a system. Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to the interactions of two systems at a time.

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Earth's atmosphere
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Describe The Water Cycle
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Recognize Types Of Soil
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Describe Natural Disasters
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