Spheres+of+the+Earth

Spheres of the Earth ** Content Standard 10 ** - Identify spheres of the Earth, including the geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.
 * Text ** : D16-D22


 * Study Guide **


 * 1) Define each of the following terms: geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere.
 * 2) Draw an illustration of the four layers of the atmosphere, (closest to the Earth to furthest) labeling them and including what items can be found there.
 * 3) If you are exploring the spheres of the Earth, explain where you would find volcanoes.
 * 4) Create a diagram of the water cycle. Write a paragraph explaining how the water cycle works.
 * 5) Describe what types of activities take place in the hydrosphere.
 * 6) You have hiked a great mountain. Describe your location in reference to the different spheres.
 * 7) Should a tornado form, explain which spheres would be affected.

Let's explore![[image:ramsayscience5/science_earthlayers.gif width="165" height="170" align="right"]]
[|The Four Spheres]

**Atmosphere**
[|Atmosphere Rap] [|Discovery Education Video] [|Atmosphere Crossword] [|Bill Nye on Atmosphere] [|Part 2] [|Part 3]

[|Water Cycle Song] [|Water Game] [|Water Cycle diagram] [|Water Cycle Rap] [|Water Cycle Song 2] [|Bill Nye on the Water Cycle] [|Part 2] [|Part 3][| Water Cycle Study Jam]
 * Hydrosphere**

[|Earth Puzzle] [|Earth's Layers] [|Plate Tectonic Puzzle] [|Bill Nye on the Earth's Crust] [|Part 2] [|Part 3]
 * Geosphere**

Study Jams
[|Hydrosphere and Atmosphere]