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Earth Systems Science. Mrs. Murray. Picture Credit: http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0103/es0103page01.cfm?chapter_no=investigation. What is a system?. System – “a collection of interdependent parts enclosed within a defined boundary”
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Earth Systems Science Mrs. Murray Picture Credit: http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0103/es0103page01.cfm?chapter_no=investigation
What is a system? • System – “a collection of interdependent parts enclosed within a defined boundary” • Closed System- gains or loses energy, but does not gain or lose mass (sealed jar of water, Earth) • Open System – gains or loses energy and mass (human body) Picture Source: http://sustainableswag.blogspot.com/2008/05/beautiful-balanced-ecosystem-for-your.html Definition Source: http://www.cotf.edu/ete/ESS/ESSmain.html
Picture Credit: http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0103/es0103page08.cfm?chapter_no=investigation
Your Turn! • Are clouds a part of the atmosphere or the hydrosphere? Explain your answer.
Oaks, Linda. canada_9.jpg. 2009. Pics4Learning. 12 Sep 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com> Norman, Steve. nat088.jpg. . Pics4Learning. 12 Sep 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com> Norman, Steve. nat088.jpg. . Pics4Learning. 12 Sep 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com> How do the spheres interact? How do you (biosphere) impact the Earth? Lau, Steve. boomboat4.jpg. 2001. Pics4Learning. 12 Sep 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com>
Ozone • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSycyCuQmUA&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1wrEvc2URE&feature=related