Earth's 4 Spheres

Four major parts of the earth work together in a complex system

On a global scale, each part can be thought of as a sphere,
roughly the same size and shape as the planet.


These 4 speres of the earth are dependent upon each other and have been used to make the study of biological and physiccomponents of the earth easily comprehendible. They are scientifically called the biophysical elements. These spheres are furthdivided into various sub-spheres.
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The four spheres are called

Volcano

The Lithosphere


(rock sphere)

The
Lithosphere


is the ground you are standing on and the whole inside of Earth.

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Wave

The Hydrosphere


(water sphere)

The
Hydrosphere


includes all of the rivers, lakes and oceans of earth.

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Panda

The Biosphere


(Life Sphere)

The
Biosphere


includes all living things.

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Panda

The Atmosphere


(Air Sphere)

The
Atmosphere


is the envelope of air that surrounds the whole Earth.

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