Video Earth's Systems
The Earth is made up of four main interacting systems, which are sometimes called spheres Hydrosphere Atmosphere Geosphere Biosphere
The systems interact with one another by exchanging energy and matter. These interactions have resulted in the Earth changing. These changes usually take a very long time to progress.
The Atmosphere
The Atmosphere The atmosphere is just a... thin layer of different gases that surrounds Earth Mostly made up of Nitrogen (78%) 21% Oxygen 1% Other gases (Argon, CO2, Water vapor, etc.)
The Biosphere
This is where all the bugs, animals, plants, fungi, etc. live. The Biosphere The biosphere includes any part of the Earth where there are living things. This is where all the bugs, animals, plants, fungi, etc. live. It extends from the crust of the Earth to the atmosphere, including deep into the oceans.
The Geosphere
The Geosphere The geosphere includes the Earth's interior, rocks and minerals, landforms and the processes that shape the Earth's surface. The lithosphere is the outermost layer of the geosphere Processes include continental drift, volcanoes, and earthquakes
The Hydrosphere
Clouds, ice, oceans, water vapor, etc. The Hydrosphere The hydrosphere includes all of the water on or near the surface of Earth. Clouds, ice, oceans, water vapor, etc. Cryosphere is the frozen part of the hydrosphere
REMEMBER! These systems interact with each other! What exactly is an interaction? The processes that move matter and energy from one sphere to another
Biosphere Interactions Atmosphere Geosphere (Includes Lithosphere) Hydrosphere (Includes Cryosphere)
Interactions Atmosphere Biosphere Geosphere (Includes Lithosphere) Hydrosphere (Includes Cryosphere) Biosphere
Interactions Atmosphere Biosphere Geosphere (Includes Lithosphere) Hydrosphere (Includes Cryosphere) Geosphere (Includes Lithosphere)
Hydrosphere (Includes Cryosphere) Interactions Atmosphere Biosphere Geosphere (Includes Lithosphere) Hydrosphere (Includes Cryosphere) Hydrosphere (Includes Cryosphere)