Science 4 Spheres of Earth Flash Cards

The relatively thin layer of water that covers 3/4 of the Earth's Surface. It contains glaciers, oceans, rivers, ponds, lakes, water vapour and so on...

This relatively thin layer is the outermost sphere of the Earth. It contains weather and has a great influence over climate. It is also composed of various layers.

This sphere is the densest of them all. It's composed of the crust, the mantle and a metal core. It contains Earth and rock.

This sphere contains all living organisms. It's Alive!

Forces that create landmasses. An example are Earthquakes and Volcanoes.

Forces that wear down landmasses. An example are rain, ice, wind and hail. They wear down through the process of weathering and erosion.