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Earth System

Interconnected components shaping Earth.

The Earth System is a set of interconnected components, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, that interact to shape our planet.

Pronunciation

/ɜːrθ ˈsɪstəm/

Etymology

Derived from the combination of 'earth' referring to the planet and 'system' denoting an interconnected set of components.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

Earth system science

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

systems theory planetary science

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

climate system hydrological cycle biogeochemical cycles

Meronyms — Parts or Components

atmosphere hydrosphere lithosphere biosphere

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

planet Earth

Indexes

scientific concept

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