Earth Systems

Front

What is the group of parts that work together as a whole?

Back

System

Front

What is the interaction between the biosphere and geosphere when a farmer plows a field to plant crops?

Back

Biosphere-Geosphere

Front

What is the most common gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What shape is the Earth?

Back

Sphere

Front

What is a naturally occurring solid made mainly of minerals?

Back

Rock

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the Earth's outermost layer?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the term for the water component of the Earth system?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for the living organisms on Earth?

Back

Biosphere