What is the Hydrosphere?

How many spheres make up Earth's system?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Which sphere includes all of Earth's rocks, minerals and landforms?

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

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Which parts of Earth make up the hydrosphere?

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Name one example of an interaction that could take place between two spheres.

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During precipitation, which two spheres are interacting?

• The hydrosphere and atmosphere

• Glaciers and Ice Caps

• Salt water and freshwater

• Freshwater is found ni glaciers,

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Approximately, what percentage of Earth is covered in water?

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 100%

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Name two ways water plays an important role in Earth's system.

• It shapes Earth's surfaces through weathering and erosion and influences

  weather. Water is essential for life. You depend on clean, fresh drinking water to survive.

• Plants in the biosphere absorb water from the hydrosphere through their roots.

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Where would you find Earth's water in a solid form?

• Glaciers and Ice Caps

• The hydrosphere and atmosphere.

What are the two types of water on Earth?

• Glaciers and Ice Caps

• Salt water and freshwater

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Where can you find freshwater?

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