Earth Spheres

Front

The rocky surface of the Earth is part of _______.

Back

geosphere

Front

The waves in the ocean are part of _______.

Back

hydrosphere

Front

What is the geosphere?

Back

The non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth.

Front

The animals that live in land and water are part of __________.

Back

biosphere

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

All the air and gases surrounding the Earth.

Front

What does the hydrosphere include?

Back

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

Front

What is the biosphere?

Back

The regions of the Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

Front

How do the geosphere and biosphere interact?

Back

Plants grow in the soil (geosphere) and provide oxygen (biosphere).

Front

What is an example of the hydrosphere?

Back

The Pacific Ocean.

Front

What is the main component of the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen, which makes up about 78% of the air.