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Earth Sphere Communities
Earth is a complex, dynamic system that is not fully understand yet. Like the human body, the Earth is composed of diverse processes that intersect in complex ways. To completely grasp the impacts of any singular phenomena, researchers study how that phenomena fits in with the rest of Earth's systems. This research is complicated by the fact that the planet is always changing, with the various cycles in one sphere influencing the outcomes in many others.
In order to paint a better picture of how the the Earth acts as a unified system, The GLOBE Program focuses on encouraging students to explore the Earth spheres on a global, regional and local level. To facilitate this goal, GLOBE has created five Earth sphere communities, where participants can engage with other community members, discover relevant campaigns, access a wealth of resources and more.
Explore more about what each community has to offer below:
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Atmospheric conditions are important because they play a role in soil formation and influence the types of plants and wildlife that can survive in a particular area. Measuring these conditions is vital for scientists studying weather, climate, land cover, phenology, ecology, biology, hydrology and soil. |
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All living things depend on the Biosphere for survival. Whether it is shelter, food or protection, the type of land cover in a given habitat directly affects the kinds of animals that likely inhabit it. |
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Water is a crucial resource for life and a key player in many important chemical reactions. These reactions help shape the land and change the composition of water bodies, which in turn affect the wildlife that live in those bodies. |
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The varying components found within soil can drastically alter its ability to retain water, house nutrients and support life. Collecting data on a region's soil temperature, moisture and chemical properties is critical to researchers across the scientific spectrum. From climatologists to anthropologists, studying the ground is an invaluable way to discover the changing world and its people's history. |
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By studying the interactions of the spheres listed above, scientists can build an understanding of how the Earth functions as a system of various processes. Figuring out how each sphere intersects with one another allows researchers to make more accurate predictions within each individual sphere. |