Human earth shapers/ETHS101/Earthsystems/Overview

Earth System Overview

Now we have done our introductions and hopefully you are starting to feel comfortable in the OERu space, we will begin by examining the current systems on planet Earth. These systems include:

Overview of Earth System

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  Geosphere

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  Sky and Sea

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  Biosphere

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  Humansphere

Learning Objectives

By the end of this learning path, you should:

1. Know the internal structure of the Earth and why this is an important influence on other Earth systems
2. Follow the water cycle from near the Earth's surface, on the surface and into the atmosphere
3. Understand where life occurs on earth and why.
4. Have some insight into the ways humans have shaped the Earth in the past