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These are science study notes on life on planet earth and the different spheres of the earth. It includes details on the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, along with examples of these different types of habitats.
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Science study notes 2.1 - Life on Planet Earth Planet Earth ⤷ Habitat: A place where an organism lives Types of Habitats: ⤷ Terrestrial (on land) ⤷ Aquatic (in water) The Spheres of Earth Spheres of Earth Examples 1.Atmosphere: Layer...
Science study notes 2.1 - Life on Planet Earth Planet Earth ⤷ Habitat: A place where an organism lives Types of Habitats: ⤷ Terrestrial (on land) ⤷ Aquatic (in water) The Spheres of Earth Spheres of Earth Examples 1.Atmosphere: Layer of gases surrounding Earth Earth's weather system 2.Lithosphere (Geosphere): Rocks and minerals forming Earth's Himalayan mountain range solid landscape 3.Hydrosphere:Water in all forms (oceans, lakes, ice, rivers) the Great Barrier Reef.Nearly all water on Earth (97%) is contained in the oceans. 4.Biosphere: Most of the easily observed life forms can exist on land Amazon Rainforest and in water, but micro-organisms can exist several kilometers beneath Earth’s surface. All living things need space, water, and nutrients to survive. Earth's Atmosphere Overview ⤷ Composed of 78% nitrogen gas, 21% oxygen gas. ⤷
