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Worksheet about Earths Subsystem | ||
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| Subject: Geology | ||
| 11th Grade | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Year: 2023/2024 | ||
| Size: 326.5KB | ||
| Number of clicks: 106 | ||
| Publish date:November 24, 2023 | ||
| Added by: Eman | ||
| Last download date: 2024-08-27 22:15:42 | By: theodor Wilame N. Paracale | |
| File info: The Earth can be viewed as a complex system composed of various interconnected subsystems. These subsystems interact with one another and collectively contribute to the functioning and dynamics of the Earth as a whole. Here are some of the main subsystems of the Earth: 1. Geosphere: The geosphere refers to the solid Earth, including the rocks, minerals, and landforms. It encompasses the Earth's crust, mantle, and core. The geosphere is responsible for geological processes such as plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains and landforms. 2. Hydrosphere: The hydrosphere comprises all of Earth's water, including liquid water in oceans, lakes, rivers, and underground aquifers, as well as frozen water in glaciers, ice caps, and permafrost. The hydrosphere plays a crucial role in the water cycle, climate regulation, and the support of various ecosystems. 3. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth. It is composed of a mixture of gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases. The atmosphere serves several important functions, such as providing oxygen for respiration, regulating temperature, and protecting against harmful solar radiation. 4. Biosphere: The biosphere encompasses all living organisms on Earth and their interactions with the other subsystems. It includes diverse ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands, deserts, and aquatic environments. The biosphere relies on the interaction of living organisms with the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere to sustain life and ecosystem functioning. 5. Cryosphere: The cryosphere refers to the frozen parts of the Earth, including ice caps, glaciers, ice sheets, and snow cover. It plays a crucial role in regulating global climate by reflecting solar radiation back into space and affecting ocean currents and sea levels. 6. Pedosphere: The pedosphere refers to the outermost layer of the Earth's crust, which includes soils, sediments, and the processes related to their formation. The pedosphere is essential for supporting plant growth, agriculture, and nutrient cycling. These subsystems are interconnected and influence one another through complex feedback mechanisms. Changes or disruptions in one subsystem can have cascading effects on the others, leading to significant impacts on the Earth's overall functioning and balance. Understanding and studying these subsystems and their interactions are vital for comprehending Earth's processes, environmental changes, and the impacts of human activities on the planet. | ||
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