Earth's subsystem

Question 1

Thin, gaseous layer that surrounds Earth.

Answer 1

Atmosphere

Question 2

Includes the rock, minerals, geological landscape, and the entire rocky composition of Earth

Answer 2

Lithosphere

Question 3

Movement of “plates” that causes geological events in the surface.

Answer 3

Plate Tectonics

Question 4

All life forms of Earth, from microscopic life to the bustling cities of Humanity.

Answer 4

Biosphere

Question 5

Composed of all water bodies in the entire planet. 3% is freshwater and 97% saltwater.

Answer 5

Hydrosphere.

Question 6

Contains the solid form of water around the world.

Answer 6

Cryosphere

Question 7

A hypothesis where biological processes are self-sustaining and independent.

Answer 7

Gaia Hypothesis.

Question 8

Exchange of carbon around the subsystems of Earth.

Answer 8

Carbon Cycle.

Question 9

Processes of turning sunlight and water into food within plants and a process of producing oxygen

Answer 9

Photosynthesis

Question 10

Loose particles of rocks in the earth’s surface.

Answer 10

Regolith