Hydrosphere Study Guide

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the part of the Earth's system that consists of all the Earth's land and its features, including mountains, plains, and plateaus.

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What is one way to conserve water?

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Using a full load in the washing machine is a way to conserve water.

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What is the relationship between river basins and watersheds?

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A river basin consists of many watersheds that all drain into it.

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What is the impact of Bluefin tuna being popular for sushi in Japan?

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The numbers of Bluefin tuna are decreasing due to overfishing.

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What state of matter is water?

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Water is in a liquid state.

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Define hydrosphere.

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The hydrosphere is the part of the Earth that includes all water bodies, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains rainwater or snow into a single body of water.

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What is the importance of conserving water?

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Conserving water helps to protect the environment, ensures a sustainable supply of water, and reduces costs.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.