Earth's Subsystem Flashcards

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The water portion of Earth that continuously moving through Water cycle. _______ includes the global ocean of about 70% of Earth’s surface, also includes the fresh water found in streams, lakes, rivers and glaciers as well as that found underground.

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HYDROSPHERE

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The gaseous envelop of Earth, our air is composed of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon and other gases that enables us to breath. It also protects us from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet radiation.

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ATMOSPHERE

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The solid part of Earth, from surface to the center of Earth it is the largest of the four spheres. Weathering of rocks, volcanic activities, rock formation, earth’s interior, organic matter from decayed plants and animals and air and water also occupy the open spaces between solid particles are the scope of this subsystem.

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GEOSPHERE

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4
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Include all the life forms on Earth, ocean life, life on Earth’s surface, flying birds and insects, life forms from extreme temperatures and darkness. Plants and animals depend on the environment for basics of life likewise they help and maintain balance in the ecosystem through ecological interactions.

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BIOSPHERE

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5
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This relationship that connects the whole of Earth

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EARTH SYSTEM

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6
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a four interacting components that stabilize life.

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Earth Spheres

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