Earth’s 4 Divisions• Biosphere is where all life exists on
Earth.• Hydrosphere includes all Earth’s water,
ice, and water vapor.• Atmosphere is the air blanketing the
Earth’s solid and liquid surface• Geosphere includes the features of the
Earth’s surface and everything below the surface.
Geosphere
The Earth Sphere• Layers of Earth• The continents and
ocean basins• Rocks• Mountains• Lava• Beaches
HydrosphereThe Water Sphere
• Oceans• Rivers• Lakes• Streams• Groundwater• Glaciers• Ice Caps• Clouds
Atmosphere
The Vapor SphereThe gaseous envelope surrounding Earth
• Air– Nitrogen– Oxygen– Carbon Dioxide– Ozone– Water Vapor