Facts about the geosphere

The geosphere refers to the solid parts of our planet. It is the portion of the Earth’s internal system that includes rocks, minerals, landforms and the general processes that shape our planet’s surface. Geodesy, which is the formal study of the geosphere, is a fundamental science, that is critical for creating maps and understanding satellite orbits. The geosphere consists of the hydrosphere, the cryosphere, the lithosphere and the atmosphere.

1. The geosphere refers to the sold part of our planet.

2. It's the portion of the earth's internal system.

3. Consists of the hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and the atmosphere.