1. Earth’s sphere interactions
SC.6.E.7.4 Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do all of the Earth’s spheres interact in order to influence weather and climate?

2. Bell Ringer
Which of the following examples shows an interaction between the atmosphere and the biosphere?
A plant uses its roots to get water from the soil.
Rock surrounding a river gets eroded by the water.
The ice at the South Pole provides a habitat for polar bears and penguins.
The ozone blocks out much of the harmful ultraviolet rays, filtering radiation from the Sun.

3. Atmosphere Layers of gas that surrounds the earth’s surface.
Mixture of:
78% Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
1% other Gases

4. Layers of the Atmosphere
Troposphere: The gaseous layer closest to the ground. We live here.
Stratosphere: where the ozone layer protects us from harmful radiation.
Mesosphere:
Cold Middle Layer
Thermosphere:
Hot outer layer, heated
By the Sun

5. Hydrosphere All of the liquid water on Earth
71% of the earth is covered by water

6. The Water Cycle

7. Biosphere All living things on earth
Humans interact with all spheres in different ways

8. Geosphere
The soil, rock, and land at the surface of the Earth.

9. Cryosphere All of the frozen ice on Earth.
glaciers, ice shelves, snow, icebergs, Hail

10. Sphere Interactions
These 5 spheres are interrelated. You can’t make a change to one without affecting one or more of the others.

11. Weather
The SHORT term condition of the atmosphere for a certain location. Can change daily.

12. Climate The conditions of an area over a long period of time.
Florida is Humid subtropical and hot.

13. Revisiting the Bell Ringer
Which of the following examples shows an interaction between the atmosphere and the biosphere?
A plant uses its roots to get water from the soil.
Rock surrounding a river gets eroded by the water.
The ice at the South Pole provides a habitat for polar bears and penguins.
The ozone blocks out much of the harmful ultraviolet rays, filtering radiation from the Sun.*

14. YOU DO QUESTION #1
Scientific evidence reveals that Earth is gradually growing warmer. Which of the following describes how this warming could cause glaciers to change?
Glaciers could move from the hydrosphere to the biosphere.
Glaciers could move from the biosphere to the hydrosphere.
Glaciers could move from the hydrosphere to the cryosphere.
Glaciers could move from the cryosphere to the hydrosphere.
Correct Answer: D

15. YOU DO QUESTION #2
In Jacksonville, heavy amounts of rainfall can take place during hurricane season. In addition, a storm surge floods the beach areas before storms make landfall. Which of the following represent a possible interaction between the geosphere and the hydrosphere during a hurricane?
The plants and animals will lose their habitats due to wind.
The flood water will wash away sand and soil from the beach.
The clouds contain high amounts of humidity in the form of water.
The high winds pick up small objects, causing damage to buildings.
Correct Answer: B

16. YOU DO QUESTION #3
Carlita is trying to describe the climate of Florida to her friend that lives in Michigan. Which statement BEST describes the climate of Florida?
The average yearly temperature is 22°C (72°F) in Jacksonville.
Afternoon rain showers are common during the summer months
A tropical storm caused heavy rain, winds and flooding last month
At the beach, there are usually strong breezes coming off the water
Correct Answer: A

17. EXIT Ticket (Closing)
How do all of the Earth’s spheres interact in order to influence weather and climate?