Earth System

Question 1

Planet earth is divided into different spheres that interact with each other to achieve a common goal, that is, to support life on the planet.

Answer 1

Earth as a system

Question 2

Greek word “geo”, which means ground, it is composed of all rocks, minerals, and soil, on Earth. mountains, continents, ocean f bor, sand in the deserts, bedrocks, and earth’s interior layers.

Answer 2

Geosphere

Question 3

refers to the solid and rigid outer layer that includes the crust and uppermost part of the mantle

Answer 3

Lithosphere

Question 4

consists of the solid but moveable part of the mantle that can f bw depending on the heat deep within Earth

Answer 4

Asthenosphere

Question 5

made up of all the water found on Earth-on its surface, underground, and in the air.
includes all the rivers, lakes, streams, oceans, groundwater, polar ice caps, glaciers, water vapor, clouds, and any form of precipitation like rain and snow.
water is the main body component of all living things

Answer 5

Hydrosphere

Question 6

How many percent of the worlds water is considered potable

Answer 6

3

Question 7

water found on Earth’s surface. It may either be marine or fresh water

Answer 7

Surface water

Question 8

water found beneath Earth’s surface

Answer 8

Ground water

Question 9

made up of all the living organisms on the planet

Answer 9

Biosphere

Question 10

body of gas that envelopes Earth

the air of Earth has approximately 78 Nitrogen and less than 21% Oxygen; t rest is carbon dioxide and other gaseous elements that surround Earth.

Answer 10

Atmosphere