Earth's Subsystems and the Flow of Matter and Energy

Question 1

What are the 4 major subsystems of the earth?

Answer 1

Atmosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, and Biosphere

Question 2

It serves as the earth’s blanket. It is composed if the layers: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

Answer 2

Atmosphere

Question 3

The solid part of the earth, divided into 3 layers: crust, mantle, and core

Answer 3

Geosphere

Question 4

Composed of all the water on earth in any form (water vapor and liquid water). Plays an important role in absorption and redistribution of solar radiation

Answer 4

Hydrosphere

Question 5

Composed of all living things and the area they are found. In this zone, interaction between subsystems is most dynamic.

Answer 5

Biosphere

Question 6

The process that move matter and energy from one sphere to another.

Answer 6

Sphere interactions

Question 7

Why is the cycle important?

Answer 7

To balance substances between subsystems and circulation of nutrients that supports life.