Earth Systems Science (L2.1)

What is Earth system science?

• A combination of sciences related to the Earth.

• The study of the earth's crust.

• The study of weather.

• The study of water.

The _________ is the thin layer of air that surrounds Earth.

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

• geosphere

The _______ includes the rocky parts of Earth's surface, crust, and interior.

• biosphere

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

The _________ includes all of the water and ice on or near the surface.

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

The ______ includes the dizzying diversity of all the living organisms on Earth.

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

Which term means the same as lithosphere?

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

A(n) _____________________ is a group of scientists or experts who each have a specialty and who work together to see the “big picture” of a natural event.

• Emergency Management System

• Scientific Team

• Emergency Response Team

• Earth System Team

Why are the teams important?

• Experts can share their knowledge on what they know.

• They work together for the greater good.

• All team members are involved, not just the experts.

• All these answers.

What is one of the toughest things team members have to learn?

• being an expert

• good listening skills

• communication skills

• how to work with others

What is geology?

• study of the universe

• study of water

• study of rocks

• study of weather