Heavenly Father ,

We thank you for giving us another life,

We thank you for another Beautiful Morning.
As we go on through our lessons today,
May you make us instruments to do good things.
Please enlighten our minds and give us the strength to participate in our online class
today.
Thank you for this opportunity to learn, to share and to gather virtually in Your
name.
God, help us to always remember the Truth of Your Glory in every little way we
are doing.
In Jesus’ name.
AMEN.
Learning Targets:

a. describe the Earth’s four subsystems

b. cite examples of interactions occur between Earth’s

subsystems.
• What characteristic of the Earth acts as a shield that absorb the UV rays, and
keep them from doing damage at the Earth’s surface?

• ozone layer
• What do we mean when Earth is said to be located at the Goldilocks zone?

• Earth are at just the right distance from the sun. Earth’s temperature is
neither too hot nor too cold for liquid water to exist on the surface.

• How does the Earth’s liquid water serve as an excellent temperature stabilizer?
• During the day, the seas rapidly soak up a great deal of heat, thus the Earth
stays fairly cool. At night, the oceans release the vast amounts of heat that
they soaked up during the day, which combined with atmospheric effects,
keeps the surface from getting too cold at night.
 I am a broken piece
A part of me, I always
missed
I think I am living in
misery
in this life full of mystery
Can you please help to
fixed me?
4-1, 3-2, 6-3,
7-4, 7-1, 4-2,
3-2, 7-3, 3-2
Geosphere
2-2, 4-3, 6-3,
7-4, 7-1, 4-2,
3-2, 7-3, 3-2
Biosphere
4-2, 9-3, 3-1,
7-3, 6-3, 7-4,
7-1, 4-2, 3-2,
7-3, 3-2
Hydrosphere
2-1, 8-1, 6-1,
6-3, 7-4, 7-1,
4-2, 3-2, 7-3,
3-2
Atmosphere
THE FOUR SUBSYSTEMS
OF THE EARTH
 GEOSPHERE
BIOSPHERE
HYDROSPHERE
ATMOSPHERE
Earth System is a set of all matter both living and non-living, energy, and processes within Earth’s
boundary.
Subsystem is a self-contained system within a larger system.
Biosphere is a layer of the Earth where life exists. It came from the word “bios,”
which means life.
Atmosphere is the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth. It came from the word “atmos,” which
means air.
Hydrosphere is composed of water surrounding the earth’s surface. It came from the word “hydro,”
which means water.
Geosphere is the solid portion of the earth. It came from the word “geo,” which means ground/ earth
(crust).
What are the things that you can see?
 The Earth has become so perfect for living organisms because of its interacting
physical, chemical and biological processes called Earth system. Earth system is a
set of all matter both living and non-living, energy, and processes within Earth’s
boundary. It is powered by energy from two major sources: the sun and the planet’s
internal heat. This enables numerous processes and cycles to take place.

Scientists break down Earth’s major system into four subsystems (also called
spheres) such as, the lithosphere/geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water),
biosphere (life), and atmosphere (air). These subsystems work together to influence
the climate, trigger geological processes, affect life all over the earth.
 
The Earth’s Subsystems
 Choose the spheres that are working together to create the indicated
phenomenon. Use the following representations:
A- atmosphere, B- biosphere, G- geosphere, H-hydrosphere.

1. A sudden rainstorm in the desert can cause flooding and severe erosion,
changing the landscape.

• A-H-G
2. Volcanic dents in the ocean creates habitats for creatures that live in or near
the intense.

3. Water in the lake seeps into the cliff walls behind then dam, becoming
underground water or evaporating into the air.

4. The ocean supports many ecosystems from coral reefs to tide pools.

5. The troposphere is where evaporating water from the ocean forms

clouds and precipitation.

6. Plants draw water and nutrients from the soil and release water vapor
into the atmosphere.
7. A mountain range blocks rainfall from reaching an area, making it
dry.

8. Daily rain and equator warmth creates the perfect weather and
climate in the country

9. Wave action from the strong winds causes the coastline to erode

10. Warming the oceans with climate change may be causing the
increase violence in the storms.
Interactions in Earth’s Spheres
 Although the four systems have their unique identities, they are closely
connected. For example, many birds (biosphere) fly through the air (atmosphere),
while water (hydrosphere) flows through the soil (geosphere). These close
connections cause changes to take place in Earths spheres. These changes are called
events. This two-way relationship between event and sphere is called interactions.
 Volcano. Volcanoes in the geosphere may cause profound direct and indirect
effects on the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. This happens when
volcanoes (geosphere) emit large amount of particulate matter into the air
(atmosphere). These particles serve as nuclei for the formation of water droplets
(hydrosphere). Rainfall (hydrosphere) often increases often increases following an
eruption, stimulating plat growth (biosphere).

Acid Rain. Acid rain is any form of liquid precipitation (hydrosphere) that
contains high level of nitric and sulfuric acid. Rain (hydrosphere) brings these acids
to the Earth, acidifying soil (geosphere) lakes and rivers (hydrosphere). Acidic water
leaches nutrients from the soil (geosphere) into the water table (hydrosphere,
making the soil less fertile for the plants(biosphere) and the subterranean water
(hydrosphere) not potable for humans (biosphere).
 Forest Fire. Forest fire (an event in biosphere) may destroy all the plants
(biosphere) in the area. This could lead to increase in erosion (geosphere).
Increased amount of soil entering the streams (hydrosphere) can lead to increased
turbidity or muddiness of the water which will affect that plants and animals
(biosphere) that live in it.

Other examples of events are typhoon, photosynthesis, El Nińo, ozone change

and many others.
 The Earth’s Interconnected Cycles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j5iHvYBIcg

Processing Question:

1. What do you think will happen if one of the spheres will

collapse?
KEY POINTS:
• Earth system is a collection of interdependent parts enclosed within a defined boundary. 

• The Earth is made up of four subsystems called spheres which includes the
lithosphere/geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), biosphere (life), and atmosphere (air).

• Biosphere, also termed as zone of life, maintains the ecosystems including the life of
organisms and their interactions. It also helps in regulating the climate.

• Without hydrosphere, life could not exist because water plays a very important role for the
cells to carry out their normal functions. It also provides habitat for many aquatic animals
and regulate the climate. Humans use water for drinking, cleaning and in industry.
KEY POINTS:
• The Earth’s atmosphere protects inhabitants by providing warmth and absorbing harmful
solar rays. It also contains oxygen and carbon dioxide which living things need to survive.

• Geosphere is important to life forms on Earth because it provides ecological habitat and
develops a layer of soil in which nutrients become available to living organisms.

• The subsystems work together to influence the climate and trigger geological processes
that affect life on earth.

• Volcanic eruption, tsunami, water cycle and photosynthesis are events that take place due
to the interaction of spheres.
Direction: Complete the concept map below. Copy the concept map in your
notebook to write your answer.
Asynchronous activity no. 2: Connect the Spheres

1) Write down an event in your surroundings that shows interaction between earth’s

spheres.

2) In the box below, encircle the items representing the spheres that interacted during the

event/activity.

3) Using arrows connect the items you encircled.

4) Along each arrow, explain how interaction happened between the identified

spheres.
Asynchronous activity no. 2: Connect the Spheres