Chapter 1 (Part 1)

Chapter 1:

 

1. Earths Four Spheres:

   A. Hydrospheres

      1. Ocean- the most prominent feature of the hydrosphere

         a. nearly 71% of Earth's Surfaces

         b. nearly 97% of Earth's water

      2.Also includes fresh water

   B. Atmosphere

   C.Biosphere

      1. Includes all life

      2.Influences other three spheres

   D. Lithosphere

      1.Earth's rigid outer layer

      2. Solid Earth consists of

         a. Core

         b.Mantle

         c. Crust 

      3.Lithosphere includes

         a. Crust

         b.Part of the upper mantle

      4. Divisions of the Earth's surface

         a. Continents

         b.Ocean Basins