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Earth Systems Overview The Earth is a system consisting of four major interacting components known as spheres: the atmosphere, the biosphere, the hydrosphere, the cryosphere, and the geosphere Let’s examine each of these five spheres in detail……… Image is from the following website: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980129.html

The Atmosphere The Earth is surrounded by a thin blanket of air, which we call the atmosphere. The atmosphere consists of four unique layers (the troposphere, the stratosphere, the mesosphere, and the thermosphere). The atmosphere reaches over 560 kilometers (348 miles) up from the surface of the Earth. Images are from the following website: http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/space/atmosphere.html Atmo means “vapor”, so this is the sphere of (water) vapor.

The Atmosphere The atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%). Other components exist in small quantities(clouds and water vapor). The atmosphere shields us from harmful solar radiation and traps energy keeping the planet warm. Without the atmosphere, the Earth could not sustain life. Images are from the following website: http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/space/atmosphere.html Atmo means “vapor”, so this is the sphere of (water) vapor.

The Biosphere The biosphere is the “life zone” of the Earth, and includes all living organisms (including humans, plants, microorganisms, and animals), and all organic matter that has not yet decomposed. The biosphere is structured into a hierarchy known as the food chain (all life is dependent on the first tier – mainly the primary producers (plants) that are capable of photosynthesis). Most living things live on the surface, but can be found in extreme environments like in the deep ocean or at the South Pole. Humans make up only a third of the mass of organisms. Energy and mass is transferred from one level of the food chain to the next. Image is from the following website: http://www.geology.ufl.edu/Biosphere.html Bio means “life”, so this is the sphere of life.

Hydrosphere The hydrosphere contains all the water found on our planet. Water found on the surface of our planet includes the ocean as well as water from lakes and rivers, streams, and creeks. Water found under the surface of our planet includes water trapped in the soil and groundwater. Water found in our atmosphere includes water vapor. Image is from the website: http://water.tamu.edu/watercycle.html Hydro means “water”, so this is the sphere of water.

Cryosphere The cryosphere contains all the frozen water found on our planet. Frozen water on our planet includes ice caps and glaciers. Only about 3% of the water on Earth is “fresh” water, and about 70% of the fresh water is frozen in the form of glacial ice. Image is from the website: http://water.tamu.edu/watercycle.html Hydro means “water”, so this is the sphere of water.

Geosphere The geosphere is the solid Earth that includes the continental and ocean crust as well the various layers of Earth’s interior. Beneath the crust lies the mantle which extend the Earth’s core and makes up most of the Earth’s Mass 94% of the Earth is composed of the elements oxygen, silicon, and magnesium. Image is from the website: http://ess.geology.ufl.edu/ess/Introduction/Geosphere.html

Geosphere The hottest and densest part of the geosphere is the core, which is largely made up of iron and nickel. The outer core is liquid and the inner core is solid. The geosphere is not static (unchanging), but its surface (crust) is in a constant state of motion. Mineral resources are mined from the geosphere. Image is from the website: http://ess.geology.ufl.edu/ess/Introduction/Geosphere.html

Earth System Science Earth System Science is the study of how the five spheres of the Earth system interact continually, each affecting the others. Earth’s spheres exchange matter and energy in interactions. Let’s look at a couple of examples of how a change in one system (or sphere) affects other Earth systems. The Earth system refers to the fact that we use models to look at parts of the Earth, helping us to describe what has happened in the past, what is currently happening, and what might happen in the future.

System Interactions Volcanoes (geosphere) erupt, sending ash and gases into the air (atmosphere) and sending lava and ash down onto surrounding forests (biosphere) and human habitations (biosphere). Image is from the website: http://www.ecuador-travel.net/information.volcano.pichincha.eruption.htm Geosphere Atmosphere Biosphere

System Interactions Hurricanes (atmosphere) sweep across the ocean (hydrosphere) and onto the land (geosphere), damaging the dwellings of people (biosphere) who live along the coast. How does it effect us? Ex:Hurricane Katrina Hydrosphere Image is from the website: http://www.itvs.org/risingwaters/ Atmosphere Geosphere Biosphere

System Interactions Earthquakes (geosphere) can damage buildings which may kill people (biosphere), as well as cause fires which release gases into the air (atmosphere). Earthquakes in the ocean may cause a tsunami (hydrosphere) which can eventually hit land and kill both animals and people (biosphere). How does it effect us? Japan Earthquake Biosphere Image is from the website: http://www.seismo.unr.edu/ep/nvguide/ep6.html Geosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere

What can we do to positively impact our Planet?