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Learner’s Packet
Name: Sofia Alyssa Losantas Grade Level: 11
The Earth is the third planet from the sun, and it is the only planet in the solar system
that supports life. The ability of the Earth to harbor life makes it unique among other planets.
It is equipped with a suitable environment for living creatures to survive. It has a very
hospitable temperature and mix of chemicals that have made life possible.
These subsystems are interconnected by processes and cycles, which, over time,
intermittently store, transform and/or transfer matter and energy throughout the whole Earth
system in ways that are governed by the laws of conservation of matter and energy. The
energy that drives these processes comes mainly from the Sun and sometimes from energy
sources within the Earth.
The Earth has become so perfect for living organisms because of its interacting
physical, chemical, and biological processes called the Earth system. The Earth system is a
set of all matter both living and nonliving, 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, and affect life all over the earth.
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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
Earth's spheres. These changes are called events. This two-way relationship between event
and sphere is called interactions. Below are some examples of events and the interactions
that happen.
Volcanic Eruption. Volcanoes in the geosphere may cause profound direct and indirect
effects on the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. This happens when volcanoes
(geosphere) emit large amounts of particulate matter into the air (atmosphere). These particles
serve as nuclei for the formation of water droplets (hydrosphere). Rainfall (hydrosphere) often
increases following an eruption, stimulating plant growth (biosphere).
Acid Rain. Acid rain is any form of liquid precipitation (hydrosphere) that contains high levels
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 the biosphere) may destroy all the plants (biosphere) in
the area. This could lead to an 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 the plants and animals (biosphere) that live in it.
Other examples of events are typhoons, photosynthesis, El Niño, ozone depletion or
changes in the ozone layer and many others.
ACTIVITIES/ EXERCISES:
Identify the sphere where each of the following items below could be found. Choose
your answer from the box. Write the letter of your answer on the blank provided before the
number.
a. Hydrosphere c. Geosphere
b. Atmosphere d. Biosphere
A. Choose the spheres that are working together to create the indicated phenomenon.
For your answer, write the letters representing the spheres in the box provided below.
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
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Questions:
1. How does this picture show all four parts of the Earth subsystem working together?
2. What do you think will happen if one of the spheres collapses?
REFLECTION:
Direction: Answer the following questions, write your answer in your answer sheet.
1. Why is it important to have a system?
This systems are important and needed for a planet to host life.And for
organism to live comfortably and stable
2. What is the importance of the Earth system?
Earth systems makes the planet unique and have life to exist.Also,this helps
to make earth’s temperature warm and water to be in liquid form.
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/overview-earth
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https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1256-what-is-the-earth-system
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(Bayo-ang, Coronacion, Jorda&Restubog, 2016).Earth and Life Science for Senior High
School. Philippines, Educational Resources Corporation
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Author/ Writer: Rosalia B. Mullasgo
Content Editor: Shella Mae D. Bue
Language Editor: Mary Jean L. Bas
Education Program Supervisor: Jade O. Alberto, EdD