Earth's Subsystems

The Earth system processes is powered by the sun.

• True

• False

Which subsystem is “A”?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Which subsystem is “B”?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Which subsystem is “D”?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

How do the biosphere and the atmosphere interact?

• Air contains water.

• Living things need air to survive.

• Birds eat worms.

• Volcanic ash can enter the atmosphere.

How do the geosphere and biosphere interact?

• Soil is where living things live.

• Water rains onto the geosphere.

• Bacteria is in the air.

• The geosphere serves as water reservoir.

How do the biosphere and hydrosphere interact?

• Air contains water.

• Living things need water to survive.

• Water rains onto the geosphere.

• These two spheres do not interact.

Parts of the hydrosphere are located in the atmosphere, such as water vapor.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about the Earth’s subsystems?

• Each subsystem works independently and does not depend on other subsystems.

• Each subsystem did not change since the formation of the Earth.

• Earth’s subsystems interact with each other making life possible on Earth.

• Earth’s subsystems are similar to the subsystems of other planets.

Each subsystem can be on its own for anything to survive in nature.

• True

• False