Earths spheres

atomosphere

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for supporting life by providing air for breathing and protecting the planet from harmful solar radiation.

hydroshpere

The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

geosphere

The solid part of the Earth, encompassing the crust, mantle, and core, which includes rocks, minerals, and landforms.

biosphere

The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

climate change

A long-term alteration in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, often linked to human activities and natural processes.

greenhouse effect

The process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space and thereby warming the planet.

carbon footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide.

patterns

of weather conditions that occur over time in a particular area.

rotation

The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete and is responsible for the cycle of day and night.

Polaris

a bright star located near the North Celestial Pole, often used for navigation.

orbit

the curved path that Earth takes around the Sun, completing one full revolution approximately every 365.25 days.

axis

an imaginary line that runs through the center of the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.