Vocabulary
biosphere
Which system includes the rocks and land we see on the surface?
Geosphere
How do the Earth's systems work together to keep the planet healthy?
Earth's systems work together by interacting with each other. For example, rain from the atmosphere helps plants grow in the biosphere, and water can break down rocks in the geosphere
The __ is made up of all the water on Earth.
hydrosphere
What is the main component of the hydrosphere?
b) Water
Why is it important to have freshwater on Earth?
Freshwater is important because it is what humans and animals need to drink and survive. It is also used for growing crops and other plants.
The __ is a layer of gases around Earth.
atmosphere
Which sphere includes the air we breathe?
b)atmosphere
Describe a way that human activities can impact Earth's systems.
Human activities, like burning fossil fuels, add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, which can cause global warming. This affects the cryosphere by melting ice and can disrupt other systems like the hydrosphere and biosphere.
The __ is the solid part of Earth, including rocks and land.
geosphere
Which system is affected by global warming and includes ice?
b) Cryosphere
Explain how the interaction between the atmosphere and the biosphere supports plant growth according to the passage.
The atmosphere provides water through rain, which falls to the ground and helps plants grow in the biosphere.
The __ includes all the ice on Earth, like glaciers.
cryosphere
What happens when water from the atmosphere falls to the ground?
b) It helps plants grow in the biosphere
It helps regulate Earth's climate and supports ecosystems.