Earth's Major Systems

Front

All of Earth's liquid and solid water make up the _____________________.

Back

hydrosphere

Front

Solid and molten rock are part of the _____________________.

Back

geosphere

Front

Which major system covers more than 70 percent of Earth's surface?

Back

hydrosphere

Front

Which of these would you be doing if you are interacting with the geosphere?

Back

rock climbing

Front

The biosphere contains all of the NONLIVING things on Earth. True or False?

Back

False

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding Earth?

Back

atmosphere

Front

What does the biosphere include?

Back

All living organisms on Earth.

Front

What is the geosphere made up of?

Back

The solid parts of Earth, including rocks and soil.

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

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

Front

How do the biosphere and hydrosphere interact?

Back

Living organisms (biosphere) depend on water (hydrosphere) for survival.