Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
San Fernando City
La Union

ACTIVITY SHEETS IN EARTH AND

LIFE SCIENCE 11
QUARTER I, WEEK 1

MELC: Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across

whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
 K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Objectives:
1. Describe the four subsystems of the Earth.
2. Identify the layers of the atmosphere.
3. Compare the earth’s layers.
4. Discuss the interaction of the spheres after the eruption of Taal Volcano.

Prepared by:

MINERVA GRACE O. SILVESTRE

Master Teacher I
Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________
Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: EARTH’S FOUR SPHERES

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Choose where each item belongs. Write Atmosphere, Biosphere,

Hydrosphere, and Geosphere in the space provided.

1. Frog ___________________
2. Clouds ___________________
3. San Fabian Beach ___________________
4. Mt. Balungao ___________________
5. Satellites ___________________
6. Inner Core ___________________
7. Mango Tree ___________________
8. Agno River ___________________
9. West Philippine Sea ___________________
10. Meteors ___________________
11. Carabao ___________________
12. Sand dunes ___________________
13. Valley ___________________
14. Sunflower ___________________
15. Stratosphere ___________________
Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________
Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: WHERE DO I BELONG?

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Identify which system the following items belong. Write A for
atmosphere, B for biosphere, G for geosphere, and H for hydrosphere.

Image illustrated by: Jeron Garcia

Grade 11 Senior High School Student
Cipriano P. Primicias National High School, Alcala, Pangasinan
Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________
Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: LET’S GET ORGANIZED

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Determine where each item belongs. Write each item under the
correct sphere.

Mt. Malico Saud Beach Sand Dunes

Bolo River Cagayan Valley Pacific Ocean
Patar Beach Coconut Clouds
Troposphere Mahogany Forest Continental Crust
Chicken Aurora Tropical Cyclones

Atmosphere Geosphere

Biosphere Hydrosphere

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: WHAT AM I?

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Identify the term that is being discussed in each item.

1. What G makes up the solid portion of the earth?

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2. What H is composed of all the waters on or near the Earth surface?
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3. What C is the frozen part of hydrosphere?
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4. What A is the gaseous envelope that surrounds the planet and protects us from ultraviolet
radiation?
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5. What T is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather and climate occurs?
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6. What B includes all forms of life on Earth including those that are found in the deepest
parts of the oceans and highest parts of the atmosphere?
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7. What C is the topmost layer of the earth?
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8. What M is responsible for the tectonic shift?
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9. What E is the upper limit of the atmosphere?
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10. What C is the hottest layer of the Earth?
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Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: THE RIGHT CHOICE

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Encircle the letter of your answer. Be honest. Remember, it is

better to get an honest zero than a dishonest perfect score.

1. Which of the following is a part of the geological subsystems of the earth?

A. Cryosphere C. Perosphere
B. Geosphere D. Watersphere
2. All living organisms of the earth, including those on the land, water, and air, are
considered part of which subsystem?
A. Atmosphere C. Geosphere
B. Biosphere D. Hydrosphere
3. Which of the following comprised the air that we breathe and the gas that surrounds our
planet?
A. Atmosphere C. Geosphere
B. Biosphere D. Hydrosphere
4. It is the only known planet that can support life.
A. Earth C. Mercury
B. Mars D. Venus
5. Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is where aurora and satellites occur?
A. Mesosphere C. Thermosphere
B. Stratosphere D. Troposphere
6. Earth is the only planet in the solar system that has:
A. a core C. oceans of water
B. clouds D. a medium atmosphere

7. The amount of solar radiation that a planet receives is accounted to which of the
following?
 A. Greenhouse gases C. Distance from the sun
B. Size of the planet D. Number of satellites in the planet
8. Which of the following is the correct sequence of layers of the atmosphere from the lowest
to the highest?
A. troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
B. thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
C. mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere
D. troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere
9. Which of the Earth’s spheres contains mountains, valleys, and other landscapes?
A. Atmosphere C. Geosphere
B. Biosphere D. Hydrosphere
10. Which of the following is not a part of hydrosphere?
A. clouds C. vapors and ice
B. glaciers D. water

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________
Title of the Activity: CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Answer the following parts based on the given instructions.

I. Describe the following and give examples in each subsystem.

1. Geosphere
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2. Hydrosphere
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3. Atmosphere
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4. Biosphere
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___________________________________________________________________________
II. Fill in the missing data.

Layers of the Atmosphere Height Description

Lowest layer closest to the
earth’s surface
Extends up to 50 kilometers
high
Extends up to 85 kilometers

Thermosphere

Layers of electrons, ionized

atoms, and molecules occur
Exosphere

III. Color the layers of Earth by making your color key next to the diagram. Match the
correct description of the layer of the earth by using the same colors you use in the diagram.
For example, if you use yellow to color the inner core in the diagram you must use yellow
also in the description of the inner core below.
 Image illustrated by: Jeron Garcia
Grade 11 Senior High School Student
Cipriano P. Primicias National High School, Alcala, Pangasinan

responsible for tectonic center of the earth makes up the seafloor

shift
causes Earth’s magnetism takes up most of the volume where we breathe
of the earth

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________
Title of the Activity: EARTH SYSTEMS INTERACTING

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Identify the earth systems that are working together in the situations
stated below.

Activities Earth Systems Interacting

1. Humans built houses out of rock materials.

2. Animals consume plants that grow in soil.

3. Volcanoes erupt, emitting ash and gases into the

air, and producing lava into the forests and human
habitat.

4. Tropical cyclones move across the ocean and

into the land damaging human and animal lives.

5. Earthquakes can damage buildings which may

kill people.

6. The ocean supports many ecosystems of fish and

coral reefs.

7. Plants use carbon dioxide and water to produce

glucose and oxygen for humans and animals.

8. A sudden rainstorm in the desert can cause

flooding and severe erosion, changing the
landscape.

9. Weathering and erosion control nutrients supply

to life in the oceans.

10. Soil water limits plant growth.

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________
Title of the Activity: CONNECT THE SPHERES

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Discuss the interaction of spheres after the eruption of Taal

Volcano. Use the diagram below. Write your answers in the space provided.
Every correct answer is 5 points.

Hydrosphere Atmosphere

Taal Volcano
Eruption

Geosphere Biosphere

Write your answers here. Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary.

Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Interaction
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Hydrosphere and Geosphere Interaction
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Geosphere and Biosphere Interaction
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Hydrosphere and Biosphere Interaction
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Biosphere and Atmosphere Interaction
___________________________________________________________________________
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Geosphere and Atmosphere Interaction
___________________________________________________________________________
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Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: INTERCONNECTION

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Make an illustration showing the Earth’s subsystems. Describe

briefly each subsystem. Draw your illustration inside the box.

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: SODA BOTTLE SYSTEM

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4
Directions: Make a terrarium that has all parts of the Earth’s systems and
another one that has no hydrosphere.
Activity modified from https://science.nasa.gov/earth-system-bottle
Materials needed: cutter, 2 L or 1.5 L plastic bottle, cutter, tape, 5 seeds of mongo (if not
available you can use pechay seeds or string beans seeds), water, soil
Procedure:
1. Cut the plastic bottle into two using a cutter. Be careful in cutting.
2. Put three cups of soil in the bottom part of the terrarium.
3. Water the soil and make sure that all of the
soil gets wet. Plant the seeds in the soil.
4. Insert the upper part of the bottle on top and
make sure it fits securely. Make sure the lip/top is still on the bottle.
5. Tape the top and bottom sections together to make an airtight seal.
Image illustrated by: Jeron Garcia
Grade 11 Senior High School Student
Cipriano P. Primicias National High School,
Alcala, Pangasinan

6. Make another terrarium. Follow the planting procedures above but remove water. Make
sure that the soil use is dried.
7. Label the terrarium and place it where there is enough sun. Observe what will happen to
the seeds for three weeks.
Note: Take five photos while doing the activity and send it to your Class Group Chat.
Guide Questions:
1. What do plants need to live? (2 points)
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2. What will happen to the seed in the first terrarium? Explain your answer. (5 points)
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3. Will the seed germinate in the terrarium without water? Why? (5 points)
_________________________________________________________________________
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4. How does biosphere (plant) depend on hydrosphere and atmosphere to survive? (5 points)
_________________________________________________________________________
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5. Describe a situation where two or more spheres are interacting? Which spheres are they?
(5 points)
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Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: NATURE WALK

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4
Directions: Visit a garden, fishpond, or farm near your house and write ten
observations of spheres interacting.
Observations Spheres Interacting
1

10

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________
Title of the Activity: TAXONOMY BUILDING

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Write down word or words for each letter of the alphabet that is/are
related to the earth subsystems. Write your answers on the table. Identify the
earth system where the items belong. An example below is given to you.

Word/s Earth System Word/s Earth System

A Air Atmosphere N
B O
C P
D Q
E R
F S
G T
H U
I V
J W
K X
L Y
M Z

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________
Title of the Activity: SDGs INTEGRATION: MY HOME GARDEN

Most Essential Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
K to 12 BEC CG: S11/12 ES-Ia-4

Directions: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations aims

to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote
sustainable agriculture. To address this goal, make your home garden to have quality food
for a healthier life after how many weeks of planting. Plant vegetables that are fast-growing
for quick harvests like Chinese white cabbage (pechay), radish, green onions, or spinach.
Take photos while planting, watering the plants, and harvesting. Identify the systems
interacting in your home garden. Make also a dish of your harvested vegetables and take a
photo of it. You can ask for the help of any family member in doing the task. Please take
note that this activity will last for a month. To present your output choose one from the
options. Remember to include in your presentation the systems interacting in your home
garden.
1. Create a video presentation using the TikTok application and upload it on your
Facebook. You can create multiple videos to present all your outputs since TikTok is
allowed for one minute presentation only.
2. Make a journal entitled “The Journey in Making My Home Garden”.
3. Print your pictures with caption while doing the task and compile it in your portfolio.

ANSWER KEY:

Activity 1: EARTH’S FOUR SPHERES

1. Biosphere 6. Geosphere 11. Biosphere
 2. Atmosphere 7. Biosphere 12. Geosphere
3. Hydrosphere 8. Hydrosphere 13. Geosphere
4. Geosphere 9. Hydrosphere 14. Biosphere
5. Atmosphere 10. Atmosphere 15. Atmosphere

Activity 2: WHERE DO I BELONG?

Image illustrated by: Jeron Garcia

Grade 11 Senior High School Student
Cipriano P. Primicias National High School, Alcala, Pangasinan

Activity 3: LET’S GET ORGANIZED

Atmosphere Geosphere
Troposphere Mt. Malico
Aurora Cagayan Valley
Clouds Continental Crust
Tropical Cyclones Sand Dunes
Biosphere Hydrosphere
Chicken Bolo River
Coconut Patar Beach
Mahogany Forest Saud Beach
Pacific Ocean
Activity 4: WHAT AM I?
1. Geosphere 6. Biosphere
2. Hydrosphere 7. Crust
3. Cryosphere 8. Mantle
4. Atmosphere 9. Exosphere
5. Troposphere 10. Core

Activity 5: THE RIGHT CHOICE

1. B 6. D
2. B 7. C
3. A 8. A
4. A 9. C
5. C 10. A

Activity 6: CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Answers may vary. Other answers can be considered.
1. Geosphere is the solid portion of the Earth which includes mountains,
volcanoes, and valleys.
2. The hydrosphere is the liquid part of the Earth like the seas, oceans, rivers,
lakes, and groundwater.
3. The atmosphere is the gaseous envelope that surrounds the Earth. It has six
layers namely; troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere,
ionosphere, and exosphere.
4. The biosphere includes all forms of life on Earth-like plants, animals, and
humans.
II.
Layers of the Atmosphere Height Description
Troposphere Extends 8-14.5 kilometers Lowest layer closest to the
high earth’s surface
Stratosphere Extends up to 50 kilometers Ozone layer is found
high
Mesosphere Extends up to 85 kilometers Meteors burn up
Thermosphere Extends up to 600 kilometers Aurora and satellites occur
above the mesosphere
Ionosphere 48 kilometers above the Layers of electrons, ionized
surface to the edge of space atoms, and molecules occur
up to 965 km
Exosphere Extends from the top of the Upper limit of the
thermosphere up to 10, 000 atmosphere
kilometers

III.
 Image illustrated by: Jeron Garcia
Grade 11 Senior High School Student
Cipriano P. Primicias National High School, Alcala, Pangasinan

responsible for tectonic center of the earth makes up the seafloor

shift
causes Earth’s magnetism takes up most of the volume where we breathe
of the earth

Activity 7: EARTH SYSTEMS INTERACTING

1. Biosphere and Geosphere
2. Biosphere and Geosphere
3. Atmosphere, Biosphere, and Geosphere
4. Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geosphere
5. Geosphere and Biosphere
6. Hydrosphere and Biosphere
7. Biosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere
8. Hydrosphere and Geosphere
9. Geosphere, Biosphere, and Hydrosphere
10. Geosphere, Hydrosphere, and Biosphere

ACTIVITY 8: CONNECT THE SPHERES

Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
Ash can be suspended in water increasing turbidity of lakes, rivers, and
streams.
Hydrosphere and Geosphere
Volcanic eruption emits dust which can pollute rainwater.
Geosphere and Biosphere
The eruption of volcanoes can cause the death of humans and animals.
Hydrosphere and Biosphere
A volcanic eruption can form acid rain which may harm plants and
animals.
Biosphere and Atmosphere
Volcanic gases are suspended in the air which can lead to human
respiratory diseases.

Geosphere and Atmosphere

Volcanoes erupt emitting ash and gases in the air.
Activity 9: INTERCONNECTION
Answers may vary. Other answers can be considered. Use the rubric below in
grading student’s output.
Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score
Illustration The illustration The illustration The illustration The illustration
is exceptionally is attractive in is acceptably is poorly
attractive in terms of attractive designed.
terms of design, design, layout, though it may
layout, and and neatness. be a bit messy.
neatness.
Grammar and There is no The writer The writer Writer makes
Spelling error in makes 1-5 makes 6-10 11 and above
grammar or errors in errors in errors in
spelling. grammar or grammar or grammar or
spelling. spelling. spelling.
Content All of the Most of the Some of No attempt has
content is content is content is been made to
related to the related to the related to the relate the
four subsystems four four content in the
of the earth. subsystems of subsystems of topic.
the earth. the earth.
Total Score
The atmosphere is the The hydrosphere is the
blanket of air surrounding waters of the Earth. It
the Earth. The atmosphere includes saltwater in
is mostly gases such as oceans, groundwater, and
oxygen and nitrogen. It freshwater in rivers and
has six layers namely; lakes. It can be in a form
troposphere, stratosphere, of liquid, vapor and ice
mesosphere, such as glaciers, ice caps,
thermosphere, ionosphere and icebergs.
and exosphere.
The biosphere includes all
The geosphere is the soild
outermost part of the life on Earth including the
smallest living thing in the
Earth. It includes
mountains, hills, and deepest part of the ocean.
valleys. It also includes
part of the interior of the
Earth. Image illustrated by: Jeron Garcia
Grade 11 Senior High School Student
Cipriano P. Primicias National High School, Alcala, Pangasinan

Activity 10: SODA BOTTLE SYSTEM

Answers may vary. Other answers can be considered.
1. Plants need soil, water, air, and light to grow.
2. The seeds will grow in the first terrarium because there is light, water, soil,
and air.
3. In the terrarium without water, seeds will not germinate. Plants need water
to soften the seed coat to begin germination.
 4. Water is the most essential thing for a living organism to survive. Oxygen
is needed in the process of respiration. Plants need water and carbon dioxide to
photosynthesize. The food produce by plants is consumed by humans and animals.
5. The experiment earth system in a bottle is an example of spheres
interacting. The plant needs water and carbon dioxide to make food. The plant
represents the biosphere, water represents hydrosphere, and carbon dioxide is part of
the atmosphere.

Activity 11: NATURE WALK

Answers may vary. Other answers can be considered.

Observations Sphere Interacting

1 Plants growing in soil. Biosphere and Geosphere
2 Birds flying in the troposphere. Biosphere and Atmosphere
3 Man constructs road using rock materials. Biosphere and Geosphere
4 Plants need water to grow. Biosphere and Hydrosphere
5 Smoke in the air may affect the health of people. Atmosphere and Biosphere
6 Humans use water to generate electricity. Biosphere and Hydrosphere
7 Wind causing weathering of rocks. Atmosphere and Geosphere
8 Humans and animals use oxygen for respiration. Atmosphere and Biosphere
9 Water evaporates into the air. Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
10 The soil absorbs the rainwater. Geosphere and Hydrosphere

Activity 12: TAXONOMY BUILDING

Answers may vary. Other answers can be considered.
Word/s Earth Word/s Earth System
System
A Air Atmosphere N Needlefish Biosphere
B Bolo Beach Hydrospher O Ozone layer Atmosphere
e
C Crust Geosphere P Plankton Biosphere
D Dove Biosphere Q Queen Biosphere
E Eggplant Biosphere R River Hydrosphere
F Fish Biosphere S Satellites Atmosphere
G Grounwater Hydrospher T Thermosphere Atmosphere
e
H Human Biosphere U Upper mantle Geosphere
 I Ionosphere Atmosphere V Valley Geosphere
J Jellyfish Biosphere W Water Hydrosphere
K Kiwi tree Biosphere X Xanthoceras Biosphere
L Lower mantle Geosphere Y Yellow bell Biosphere
M Mesosphere Atmosphere Z Zinnia flower Biosphere

Activity 13: SDGs INTEGRATION: MY HOME GARDEN

Use the rubrics below in rating the work of the students.
4 3 2 1 Score
Component All required Most of the Some of the None of the
s components required required required
were presented. components components components
were presented. were were
presented. presented.
Following All directions Most directions Some None of the
Directions were followed. were followed. directions directions
were were
followed. followed.
Total Score

References:
A. Books

Bayo-ang, Roly.B., Maria Lourdes G. Coronacion, Annamae T. Jorda, and Anna Jamille
Restubog. 2016. Earth and Life Science for Senior High School. Quezon City, Metro
Manila: Educational Resources Corporation.

Salandanan, Gloria. G., Ruben E. Faltado III, and Merle B. Lopez. 2016. Earth and Life
Sciences for Senior High School Core Subjects. Quezon City, Metro Manila:
Lorimar Publishing Inc.

B. Online and Other Sources

National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Earth System in a Bottle. Accessed May
29, 2020. https://science.nasa.gov/earth-system-bottle