Set of connected things that work together as a whole is definition of
System
The cycling of matter through the Earth system is caused by
Energy
Source of energy of Earth system are
Sun and Heat from inside Earth
Parts of Earth System
Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere
Made up all metals, rock and ground found on and inside Earth.
Geosphere
Contains all of Earth's water, includes oceans, glaciers, rivers, lakes, groundwater, water vapor, rain, snow.
Hydrosphere
Layer of gases that surrounds Earth. Made up mostly nitrogen, some oxygen and other gases.
Atmosphere
Functions of atmosphere
Protect us from ultraviolet rays and keeps Earth warm
What happens with Earth systems interactions?
The changes in one part of the Earth system spheres affect the other ones. Example, a melting glacier affects geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere
Forces that construct and build up landmasses
Constructive forces
How deposition is a constructive force?
Deposition build up landmasses by depositing sediments on top of each other, as river deltas
How volcanoes are constructive force?
Volcanoes build up Earth's surface by spewing lava that hardens into rock.
How earthquakes are constructive forces?
Earthquakes build up landmasses by lifting up mountains and rock
The forces that destroy landmasses are called
Destructive forces
Examples of destructive forces are
Weathering (breaking), erosion (moving). Volcanos and earthquakes can also be destructive forces
Movement of small bits of rocks
Erosion
