The Earth’s Subsystem

Question 1

Comprises the solid earth, crust, mantle, core

Answer 1

Geosphere

Question 2

Encompasses all water on earth, oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, groundwaters, and atmosphere water vapor

Answer 2

Hydrosphere

Question 3

The layer of gases surrounding earth, protecting life from solar radiation

Answer 3

Atmosphere

Question 4

All living organisms on watch and their interactions with the other spheres

Answer 4

Biosphere