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Physics & Earth Science
MS-ESS2-1

Model interacting Earth systems and geologic change

Model the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere as interacting systems.

Learn the skill

  1. 1Model the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere as interacting systems.
  2. 2Explain rocks, plate motion, erosion, and geologic time with evidence.

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NYS Grades 3-8 Science Learning Standards · New York State Education Department

Practice preview

A river delta grows by 4 m in model 40. Which process best explains the change?

A river erodes 205 cm over 5 years. What is the yearly rate?

A river delta grows by 5 m in model 12. Which process best explains the change?

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Model interacting Earth systems and geologic change practice · PeerTutor