Earth's Spheres

Front

What is the part of the Earth that is made up of all the gases in Earth's air?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the part of the Earth that is made up of all solid and liquid water?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the part of the Earth that is made up of all rock and soil?

Back

Geosphere

Front

Which Earth's system includes humans?

Back

Biosphere

Front

How many major Earth's systems are there?

Back

4

Front

What is the definition of the atmosphere?

Back

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

Front

What does the hydrosphere include?

Back

All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

Front

What is the geosphere?

Back

The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

Front

What is the biosphere?

Back

The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

Front

Name one interaction between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere.

Back

Rainfall is an interaction where water vapor from the atmosphere falls to the ground.