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?