Earth Systems and Related Concepts

Front

system

Back

a collection of parts that work together

Front

biosphere

Back

an Earth system that includes all living things

Front

geosphere

Back

an Earth system that includes rocks, soil, and sediments

Front

lithosphere

Back

outer, rocky parts of Earth and includes the crust and the outer, rigid part of the mantle

Front

hydrosphere

Back

an Earth system that includes all water on, under, or above Earth's surface

Front

atmosphere

Back

an Earth system that surrounds the Earth - a layer of mixed gases

Front

distinguish

Back

make a clear difference

Front

interdependent

Back

depending on each other

Front

greenhouse effect

Back

warming of the Earth's atmosphere, land, and water.