EARTH SUBSYSTEMS
are interconnected, forming a complex system that supports life. Each plays a unique role, emphasizing the importance of understanding their relationships.
Earth's subsystems
protects life from harmful rays while regulating temperature, showcasing the necessity of a balanced gas mixture for habitability.
Atmosphere
landforms and minerals provide habitats and resources for organisms, illustrating the foundational role of solid Earth in supporting life.
Geosphere
role in water circulation is crucial for climate regulation and nutrient distribution, highlighting the significance of water in sustaining ecosystems.
Hydrosphere
interactions among organisms create a dynamic web of life, where changes in one species can ripple through the entire ecosystem.
Biosphere
illustrate how matter and energy flow between subsystems, emphasizing the delicate balance required for life to thrive on Earth.
Biogeochemical cycle
Deepest portion of Earth
Core
Rocky outer
Crust
layer of earth that compose of iron and nickel
Mantle