1. EARTH SCIENCE The study of the Earth The earth functions as a whole and all it parts operate together in meaningful ways to make the planet work as a single unit. As we work through the science curriculum we will discuss how each topic of study connects to the Earth as a whole and incorporate related current events.

2. The Earth System The Earth System is a set of systems that work together in making the world we know.

4. Geosphere The part of the Earth System that is made of the EARTH ITSELF (Crust, Mantle, Inner and Outer Cores.)

5. Hydrosphere The part of the Earth System that is the planet’s WATER, including oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, ice, and water vapor.

6. Atmosphere The part of the Earth System that is made of the mixture of GASES that surround the planet.

7. BIOSPHERE The part of the Earth System that is made of all LIVING THINGS

8. Anthrosphere The part of the Earth System (BIOSPHERE) that includes all HUMAN CREATIONS

9. WHICH PART OF THE EARTH SYSTEM??