earth and earth system

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  • Is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.
    earth
  • Known as "Blue planet or Blue Marble". • Like the other planets, it orbits around in an elliptical pattern, • Earth is the densest and largest of all inner plants.
  • The five spheres of Earth
    magnetosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere
  • is the packet of space surrounding Earth. It is formed by the interaction of the solar wind with Earth's magnetic field
    magnetosphere
  • physicist William Gilbert published his findings "De Magnete" where the demonstrated that the planet behave like a giant magnet.
  • auroras
    magnetosphere
  • The portion of Earth that includes the interior structures, rocks and minerals, landforms, and physical processes on land that shape Earth’s surface
    geosphere
  • The core is chiefly made up of iron and nickel
  • The layer of Earth that is composed of all the water. Nearly, three-fourths of Earth is covered in water.
    hydrosphere
  • The process where the water is in the atmosphere, then go back to the ground during temperature changes and starts the cycle all over again
    hydrological cycle
  • The biosphere makes up all the living components on Earth. It comprises all living things, including those which have not yet been identified
  • A biome is a biogeographical unit consisting of a biological community that has formed in response to the physical environment in which they are found and a shared regional climate
  • The atmosphere is composed of various layers which differ in thickness, temperature, and density
  • Most jets and planes would fly slightly above the troposphere to avoid turbulent weather
  • At its upper region is the ozone layer which contains a high concentration of ozone
    stratosphere
  • This is where most of the space rocks, such as meteors, break down into smaller pieces such that by the time they reach Earth, they are already in very small pieces.
    mesosphere
  • The hottest layer because of its absorption of highly energetic solar heat.
    thermosphere
  • This is the solid part of the Earth, including the land, rocks, and minerals. It extends from the Earth's surface all the way down to its core. The geosphere is where geological processes like plate tectonics, volcanoes, and erosion take place.
    lithosphere
  • encompasses all of the Earth's water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and even water vapor in the atmosphere. Water is constantly cycling through this sphere via processes like evaporation, precipitation, and runoff
    hydrosphere
  • is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. It's vital for supporting life and consists mainly of nitrogen, oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases. The atmosphere helps regulate the planet's temperature and weather patterns
    atmosphere
  • This sphere includes all living organisms on Earth and their interactions with the other spheres. It ranges from the deepest parts of the ocean to the highest mountain peaks. Life on Earth is interconnected and depends on the other spheres for sustenance and habitat
    biosphere