Chapter 2 - Utilization of Learning
Chapter 2 - Utilization of Learning
1. inner core
2. outer core
3. inner mantle
4. outer mantle
5. crust
Read each of the statement provided below. Use a color-coded key to categorize each of the statements
below.
Layer of the Earth Color
Crust
Mantle
Core
Outer core
Inner core
Description Color
4. The upper part of this layer is hard rock while the lower part down it has begun to melt.
10. This layer is not usually solid but rather as plasma acting as solid.
III. Complete the table below by filling in the needed information. Draw symbol for each sphere.
Sphere What is it? Why do we need it? Symbol
Geosphere
The solid portion of The solid portion of the Earth is what we
the Earth. Crust, need to survive on this planet. This is where
mantle, and core are we can find our necessities in daily lives such
part of the geosphere. as food, houses, water, etc.
Hydrosphere
Comprises of water of As we all know, water supports all forms of
all forms such as life. Water is an essential component in our
oceans, rivers, lake, planet. It is another important component for
seas, fog, and many survival.
more.
Atmosphere
A thin layer of gases - For food manufacture of the plants
that surrounds the - Protects humans from unwanted
Earth. radiation
- Traps heat to keep us warm
Biosphere
Zone of life An environment specially for existing or for
sustaining life.
Suppose you meet an alien, and asks you to describe Earth-your home using a song or poem,
how will you describe Earth considering its four subsystems’ interaction? Use long bond paper.
VI. Cut out photographs and sort out them according to which of Earth’s spheres they belong to.
Paste the photographs inside the table below. (Note: Minimum of 3 photographs for each sphere)
Geosphere Hydrosphere
Atmosphere Biosphere