Name Date Class s3

1. The Earth system consists of the sun and five main spheres:

____Atmosphere______

____Biosphere______

____Exosphere______

____Hydrosphere_____

____Lithosphere/Geosphere______

2. The sphere that contains humans is the __Biosphere______.

3. Give one example of how humans affect the hydrosphere. Then explain how this change impacts society. Humans build dams - the dams create places for recreation, create clean energy, protect humans from flooding

4. In the space below, identify the five main parts of the Earth System, the source(s) of energy, and at least one interaction between each of the spheres. 5. ___ Which sphere of the Earth system includes trees, grasses, and squirrels? A atmosphere B biosphere C geosphere D hydrosphere

6. ___ Which is a main source of energy that drives the Earth system? A energy of moving water B oil from inside earth C gases in the atmosphere D heat from the sun

7. ___ The rocks that make up Earth are part of which sphere? A atmosphere B biosphere C geosphere D hydrosphere

Fill in the blank to complete each statement.

8. The Earth ___SYSTEM_____ is a group of parts that include air, water, land, and life.

9. One example of how the hydrosphere interacts with the __GEOSPHERE___ is when waves hit rocks.

10.The __ATMOSPHERE__ includes gases like nitrogen and oxygen, as well as dust, rain, and cloud droplets.

11.Heat flowing out of Earth as it cools is one form of ___ENERGY___ that drives the Earth system.

12.The hydrosphere contains all of Earth’s ___WATER___.