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BIG QUESTIONS
What are the main parts of the Earths System?
How do Constructive and Destructive Forces change Earth?
Definition: a group of parts that work together as a whole
Examples of Systems:
Definition: the ability to do work Two Main sources of Energy that
drives the Earth’s System
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Four Main Parts: Atmosphere Geosphere Hydrosphere Biosphere
Thin layer of gas that surrounds the earth
Consists mostly of Nitrogen and Oxygen
Contain dust, water vapor and all precipitation
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Earth’s mass
Consists of solid rocks, metals and other materials
Three main parts:• Metal core• Solid middle layer• Rocky outer layer
Contains all Earth’s water• Lakes, Rivers, Oceans, Glaciers, water vapor
and Ground Water
Life can not exist without WATER! Parts that contain living organisms
Constructive Shape the land’s
surface by building up mountains and other landmasses
Destructive Destroy and wear
away landmasses through processes like erosion and weathering.
BIG QUESTIONSTry Them Now!!
What are the main parts of the Earths System?
How do Constructive and Destructive Forces change Earth?