What Are Earth's Four Systems?

Earth is made up of four main parts called "systems" that all work together to make our planet a great place for life. These are:

• Geosphere: The solid part of Earth, like rocks, mountains, and soil.
• Hydrosphere: All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and even ice.
• Atmosphere: The layer of gases around Earth, like the air we breathe.
• Biosphere: All the living things—plants, animals, and people!

How Do These Systems Interact?

These systems are always working together. For instance, rainwater (hydrosphere) nourishes plants (biosphere) that grow in soil (geosphere), and animals breathe air (atmosphere).

Why Is This Important?

Understanding how these systems interact helps us take care of our planet. If one system is harmed, the others can be affected too.

Fun Facts

• Volcanoes (geosphere) can release gases into the atmosphere.
• Plants (biosphere) help clean the air in the atmosphere.

Real-World Connections

Many environmental problems happen when these systems get out of balance, like when pollution in the atmosphere affects plant and animal life.