On and Above the Earth
On and Above the Earth
On and Above the Earth
On and Above the Earth
AtmosphereLithosphereHydrosphereBiosphere
AtmosphereLithosphereHydrosphereBiosphere
AtmosphereAtmosphere
A layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
Contains the oxygen we breathe.Protects the Earth from radiation
and space debris.Provides the medium for weather
and climate.Air, weather, storms and climate.
A layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
Contains the oxygen we breathe.Protects the Earth from radiation
and space debris.Provides the medium for weather
and climate.Air, weather, storms and climate.
LithosphereLithosphereThe solid rock portion of the Earth’s
surface.Includes the crust and uppermost
mantle.Under the ocean, the lithosphere forms
the seafloor.Huge landmasses above the water are
called continents. (there are 7)Earth’s crust, plate tectonic movements
cause create mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes.
The solid rock portion of the Earth’s surface.
Includes the crust and uppermost mantle.
Under the ocean, the lithosphere forms the seafloor.
Huge landmasses above the water are called continents. (there are 7)
Earth’s crust, plate tectonic movements cause create mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes.
HydrosphereHydrosphere
Made up of the water elements on the Earth.
Includes oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and water in the atmosphere.
Water cycle, hurricanes and monsoons.
Made up of the water elements on the Earth.
Includes oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and water in the atmosphere.
Water cycle, hurricanes and monsoons.
BiosphereBiosphere
The atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere make up the biosphere.
The part of the Earth where plants and animals live.
Biomes are different geographic regions that support life.
Examples: Forests, grasslands, deserts and tundra.
The atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere make up the biosphere.
The part of the Earth where plants and animals live.
Biomes are different geographic regions that support life.
Examples: Forests, grasslands, deserts and tundra.
ActivityActivity
Use worksheets provided by teacher.Cut out the 4 circles representing the 4
different spheres of the Earth.Each sphere should be labeled
(atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere or biosphere).
Each sphere should include a description of the processes that affect that sphere and a picture representation.
Use worksheets provided by teacher.Cut out the 4 circles representing the 4
different spheres of the Earth.Each sphere should be labeled
(atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere or biosphere).
Each sphere should include a description of the processes that affect that sphere and a picture representation.
How will I be graded?How will I be graded?
Each Sphere is worth 25 points.Name of the Sphere – 5 pts.Description – 10 pts.Pictures – 10 pts.
Each Sphere is worth 25 points.Name of the Sphere – 5 pts.Description – 10 pts.Pictures – 10 pts.