Systems and Models 1.2

Question 1

Ecosphere

Answer 1

Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Biosphere

The earth as an interacting system

Question 2

Atmosphere

Answer 2

The layer of air surrounding the Earth’s surface

Question 3

Hydrosphere

Answer 3

Water on and near the Earth’s surface.

Question 4

Lithosphere

Answer 4

The rocks and mineral that form the solid body of Earth

Question 5

Biosphere

Answer 5

The layer of living organisms of which humans are part

Question 6

Functions of systems

Answer 6

Used to visualize complex interactions.

Give rise to the overall properties of a system.

Question 7

System summary

Answer 7

Made up of component parts.
The parts work together.
The whole thing serves some purpose.

Question 8

Size of systems

Answer 8

Can be applied at many different levels. Ex: decaying tree trunk, biomes, Gaia

Question 9

These main types of materials in systems

Answer 9

Water
Nutrients
Sediment

Question 10

What is a system?

Answer 10

Any collection of component parts that work together and interact to perform a function.