Transcript The Earth System

EARTH SCIENCE
• The study of the Earth
• The earth functions as a
whole and all it parts
operate together in
meaningful ways to
make the planet work
as a single unit.
As we work through the science curriculum we will
discuss how each topic of study connects to the
Earth as a whole and incorporate related current
events.
The Earth System
The Earth
System is a
set of
systems that
work together
in
making the
world we
know.
Geosphere
The part of the
Earth System
that is made of
the
EARTH ITSELF
(Crust, Mantle,
Inner and Outer
Cores.)
Hydrosphere
The part of the Earth System that is
the planet’s WATER, including oceans,
lakes, rivers, ground water, ice, and
water vapor.
Atmosphere
The part of the Earth System that
is made of the mixture of GASES
that surround the planet.
BIOSPHERE
The part of the Earth
System that is made of all
LIVING THINGS
Anthrosphere
The part of the Earth System
(BIOSPHERE) that includes all
HUMAN CREATIONS
WHICH PART OF THE
EARTH SYSTEM??