Earth System Interactions: Background Information
Helping students build their understanding of Earth's spheres and how they are connected is difficult. Review the graphics below to help identify the parts of the Earth System and the processes that connect them at the local, regional, and global scales.
The Earth System interacts with the Atmosphere in the following ways:
The Earth System interacts with the Biosphere in the following ways:
The Earth System interacts with Cryosphere in the following ways:
The Earth System interacts with the Geosphere in the following ways:
The Earth System interacts with the Hydrosphere in the following ways:
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Interactive Files
My NASA Data Visualization Tool
Phenomena
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas
- ESS2A: Earth Materials and Systems
Science and Engineering Practices
- Developing and Using Models
- Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
- Engaging in Argument from Evidence
- Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information
