geosphere « Back to Glossary IndexThe solid, rocky parts of the Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core. Related Articles: 15 Global Climate Change1 Understanding Science5 Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocks11 WaterGlossary: Earth System Science« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris