Problem: Earth System and Spheres
A. A System is a group of _______ _____ that form a _______ _____.
B. What is the difference between a closed system and an open system? Consider matter and energy. (Search the Web for this answer.)
A closed system is where energy and matter can not enter or leave the system
An open system is where energy and matter can enter or leave the system.
C. Earth is one system. Name two other systems.
D. Name the two energy sources for Earth's system.
E. Earth's system is made up of 4 spheres. Name them.
F. Briefly describe each sphere.
G. Water evaporates from the ocean into the atmosphere. Which spheres are involved?
H. Rain infiltrates into the soil. Which spheres are involved?
I. Which spheres do plant photosynthesis involve? (Consider the whole system).