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Grade 5scienceStudents practice identifying interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

Earth's Connected Systems

Study interactions among Earth's systems with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 5.

10 problems · Standards: 5-ESS2-1 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 5
Subject: science
Topic: Students practice identifying interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. Rain falls from clouds and fills a lake. Which two Earth systems are interacting?
2. A tree's roots grow into the soil and hold it in place. Which two Earth systems are interacting?
3. Ocean waves crash against rocks on the shore and break them into smaller pieces over time. Which two Earth systems are interacting?
4. A deer drinks water from a stream. Which two Earth systems are interacting?
5. Wind blows across a sandy beach and moves the sand into small hills called dunes. Which two Earth systems are interacting?
6. A fish swims in a river and breathes oxygen dissolved in the water. Name all three Earth systems involved in this scenario.

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 5-ESS2-1
Skill: Students practice identifying interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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