Understanding Earth's Geosphere: The Foundation of Our Planet

The video tutorial discusses Earth's systems, focusing on the geosphere. It explains how the geosphere, made up of soil, rocks, and minerals, forms the Earth's surface and includes landforms like mountains and volcanoes. The geosphere is one of four interconnected spheres, alongside the biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. The tutorial also includes a review section with questions to reinforce learning.

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's four main systems?

• Hydrosphere

• Stratosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

What does the prefix 'Geo' in 'Geosphere' mean?

• Air

• Life

• Ground

• Water

Which of the following is a component of the geosphere?

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Forests

• Clouds

What percentage of Earth is made up of the geosphere?

• 15%

• 30%

• 65%

• 85%

Who are the scientists that study the Earth and its systems?

• Archaeologists

• Geoscientists

• Biologists

• Astronomers