Earth's Spheres

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The air.

Front

What is found in the earth's Geosphere?

Back

All of the Above (Soil, Rocks, Minerals)

Front

This sphere is composed of all the living things.

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is found in the earth's Geosphere?

Back

All of the Above (Soil, Rocks, Minerals)

Front

This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

Back

Geosphere

Front

Composed of all the water on or near the earth

Back

Hydrosphere 

Front

Body of air surrounding our planet.

Back

Atmosphere

Front

Earth is divided into four different spheres. Which statement is true about the interaction between two of these spheres?

Back

A plant receiving water from precipitation is an interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere.

Front

Example of interaction between hydrosphere and atmosphere: Carbon dioxide gas is released into the air by living things., Consistent patterns of wind change the shape of landforms., The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder., Water vapor in the air is taken into plants through their leaves.

Back

The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

Front

Oceans, rivers, lakes, and the moisture in the air are all part of which of Earth's spheres?

Back

Hydrosphere