The Natural Realms of the Earth -Lithosphere

Earth has four interconnected realms

Earth has four interconnected realms: Lithosphere (solid rocky crust), Hydrosphere (water bodies like rivers, oceans), Atmosphere (layer of air with g

Earth's crust is divided into large

Earth's crust is divided into large plates that float on the mantle and move slowly due to internal forces. When plates collide, mountains form; when

Forces from inside Earth like volcanic

Forces from inside Earth like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes that create landforms. Volcanoes occur when molten rock (magma) reaches the surface,

Forces from outside Earth like weathering

Forces from outside Earth like weathering (breaking down rocks), erosion (wearing away), transportation (carrying materials), and deposition (dumping

Rivers erode mountains creating V

Rivers erode mountains creating V-shaped valleys and gorges, transport sediments, and deposit them in plains forming flood plains and deltas. Rivers c