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1 ES Ch. 1.1 Intro to Earth’s Structure
BIG QUESTIONS What are the main parts of the Earths System? How do Constructive and Destructive Forces change Earth?

2 What is a system? Definition: a group of parts that work together as a whole Examples of Systems:

3 Energy Definition: the ability to do work
Two Main sources of Energy that drives the Earth’s System

4 Parts of the Earth’s Systems
Four Main Parts: Atmosphere Geosphere Hydrosphere Biosphere

5 Atmosphere Thin layer of gas that surrounds the earth
Consists mostly of Nitrogen and Oxygen Contain dust, water vapor and all precipitation

6 Geosphere Earth’s mass
Consists of solid rocks, metals and other materials Three main parts: Metal core Solid middle layer Rocky outer layer

7 Hydrosphere Contains all Earth’s water
Lakes, Rivers, Oceans, Glaciers, water vapor and Ground Water

8 Biosphere Life can not exist without WATER!
Parts that contain living organisms

9 Forces that Change Earth
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.

10 ES Ch. 1.1 Intro to Earth’s Structure
BIG QUESTIONS Try Them Now!! What are the main parts of the Earths System? How do Constructive and Destructive Forces change Earth?


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